Administrative Receptionist

Administrative Receptionist

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding, making this an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a professional, welcoming, and highly organized individual to serve as an Administrative Receptionist. In this role, the Administrative Receptionist supports the Communications section by serving as the first point of contact for guests, staff, and external partners entering the Zoo's Administrative Building. The Receptionist provides exceptional customer service, manages a multi-line phone system, assists with administrative tasks, and communicates essential information about Zoo operations, policies, and procedures. This position plays an important role in ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all who interact with the Zoo's administrative offices.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greet guests with a smile while maintaining a friendly and approachable attitude toward guests and staff.
• Answer and respond to incoming calls using a multi-line phone system.
• Exercise strong listening skills and use available resources to assist guests with questions related to park information, local information, call transfers, and wayfinding.
• Assist with administrative duties such as typing, reviewing documents, assembling materials, and completing other assigned tasks.
• Exercise good judgment and patience when interacting with guests, including handling repetitive questions.
• Display a sense of urgency and professionalism at all times.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Zoo-wide policies and procedures.

Position & Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical ability to hear well, speak clearly, walk short distances, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively independently.
• Ability to use a computer to navigate email, online resources, and general office equipment such as printers and scanners.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.
• Must comply with the NC Zoo Dress Code and Appearance Policy.

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of the North Carolina Zoo

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205