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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.66
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401(k) flex savings plan
Tax-free shopping
Access to mccs facilities
professional training opportunities
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and quality of life for Marines, Sailors, their families, and civilian employees. MCCS provides a broad spectrum of essential services and support that enhance the Marine Corps community's daily life, including hospitality, recreational, educational, and professional development programs. Situated at the New River Bachelor Officers' Quarters (BOQ), MCCS Hospitality Services offers exceptional lodging and customer service experiences that uphold the highest standards of hospitality and care. MCCS emphasizes meaningful connections, personal growth, and creating lifelong relationships through a positive and inclusive work environment. The organization champions career development opportunities, providing employees with the tools and training necessary to advance professionally within a respected military support framework. MCCS also offers competitive benefits such as a 401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity, tax-free shopping, access to exclusive recreational facilities like gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf courses, auto skills centers, outdoor recreation spaces, and training programs to help employees build new skills. This promotes a healthy work-life balance and personal enrichment alongside career growth.

The role of the Front Desk Clerk at MCCS Hospitality Services, located in the New River BOQ, is crucial to ensuring guests receive outstanding service and accommodations. This position acts as the central liaison between registered guests and lodging personnel, maintaining seamless communication and guest satisfaction from check-in to check-out. The Front Desk Clerk is responsible for registering guests, assigning rooms, issuing room keys, and escorting guests to their rooms when necessary, as well as managing room reservations using a state-of-the-art computerized reservation system. Financial duties include calculating and posting charges to guest accounts, reconciling totals, and presenting departure statements while collecting payments. The clerk also maintains meticulous housekeeping reports, records occupancy statuses, and manages the change fund. They may sell convenience items and lodging equipment such as cots, cribs, linens, and video equipment, providing comprehensive service to guests.

The position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with personnel of all ranks, ensuring proper protocol is followed. The Front Desk Clerk is also responsible for reporting maintenance issues and collaborating with housekeeping and maintenance teams to keep rooms in optimal condition. This role can involve physically demanding tasks, requiring the incumbent to lift and carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds independently and heavier objects with assistance. It is designated as a "Mission Essential" position, meaning the employee must be available to work during severe weather or emergency situations to support critical mission operations. This role is ideal for individuals with prior clerical or customer service experience, preferably in hotel, resort, or temporary lodging environments, looking to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to serving those who serve. MCCS supports career advancement and professional growth, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and military community service environments.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum one year of general clerical and/or customer service experience
  • ability to operate a state-of-the-art computerized reservation system
  • knowledge of customer service techniques
  • ability to operate computer and office machines
  • ability to lift objects up to 45 pounds independently and heavier objects with assistance

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of general clerical and/or customer service experience
  • preferred experience in hotel, resort, or temporary lodging facility
  • skill to operate a computerized reservation system
  • skill to audit accounting and reservation records
  • ability to operate a computer and other office machines
  • knowledge of customer service techniques to deal with various ranks of guests and situations

Job Duties

  • Registers guests and assigns rooms
  • acts as central liaison between registered guests and lodging personnel
  • issues room keys and escorts guests to rooms when necessary
  • calculates and posts charges to guest accounts and balances totals with control records
  • completes housekeeping reports, records of room's occupied and guest accounts
  • presents statements of departure and receives payment for rooms and associated charges
  • makes, confirms and cancels room reservations on a computerized reservation system
  • checks out and/or sells convenience items and associated lodging equipment
  • maintains change fund
  • reports problem lodging conditions and coordinates with housekeeping and maintenance to maintain rooms in ready condition
  • provides general information on the facility, its resources, and associated events
  • follows proper protocol in dealing with personnel of all ranks
  • may be required to issue a certificate of non-availability
  • lifts and carries objects weighing up to 45 pounds independently and objects over 45 pounds with assistance
  • performs other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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