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Summer AFC Control Desk

Pittsburgh, PA

Summer AFC Control Desk The Athletic and Fitness Center is seeking someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for the control desk position. This position includes but is not ...

Campbellsville

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Summer Camp Staff * Help get residence halls ready for summer campers * Check for broken or ... Work behind the desk at Books n' Beans (3-hour shifts / 2 people per shift) * Be a residence hall ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer desk in the United States is $23.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Summer Desk job typically involves providing administrative support, assisting visitors, and managing day-to-day tasks in an office or residential setting during the summer months. Responsibilities may include answering phones, responding to emails, handling check-ins, and ensuring smooth operations. It is often a temporary position designed for students or seasonal workers looking to gain experience in a professional environment.

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As a Summer Desk attendant, your daily tasks typically include greeting guests or residents, answering phones, responding to email inquiries, and managing check-ins and check-outs. You'll also be responsible for handling basic administrative duties such as data entry, distributing keys or badges, and maintaining the front desk area. This role often involves collaborating with maintenance, housing, or event staff to address guest needs and ensure smooth operations. A friendly attitude and the ability to remain organized during peak periods are especially important in providing excellent customer service throughout the summer.

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To excel as a Summer Desk attendant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service experience, often supported by prior front desk or administrative roles. Comfort with office software (such as Microsoft Office Suite) and basic phone and scheduling systems is commonly required. Effective communication, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to multitask under busy conditions are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure smooth daily operations, excellent guest experiences, and efficient handling of inquiries and administrative tasks during the busy summer season.

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Infographic showing various Summer Desk job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,154 per year, or $23.2 per hour.
Summer Desk Worker (2026 Summer)

Summer Desk Worker (2026 Summer)

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

  • Administrative experience
  • Ability to work in a fast paced setting
  • Manage guest services, including, check in/check out, daily requests, daily census, evaluations
  • Coordinate event service requests with campus partner agencies, including Security, General Services, SMC Food Services.
  • Coordinate housing assignments and distribute keys
  • Weekend and evening work will be required
  • Answer all camp inquiries collected by phone, mail, e-mail web or walk-in
  • Room checks and enforcing curfews 
  • Manage camp inquiries from mail, web submissions, and phone
  • Maintain parent accounts and 
  • Maintain camper health information 
  • Implement camp forms; such as health, consent for treatment, liability, etc.
  •  Coordinate parent, camper and camp staff mailings
  • Generate counselor assignments and room assignments

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in College
  • Must be able to manage confidential information in accordance with College policy.
  • Minimum of two years df work experience 
  • Demonstrated ability to organize work efficiently and productively
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to deal with busy registration days and check out days 
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and public relations skills

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