Part Time Receptionist (Divisional Headquarters)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Starting Pay: $14.00

Job Description:

As the receptionist, you will operate the main switchboard by answering and properly routing calls and will professionally greet all visitors arriving at Divisional Headquarters ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

• What You Will Do:
• Answer and properly route all calls coming into main switchboard
• Greet visitors with a positive, helpful attitude
• Help maintain workplace security by maintaining visitor logs
• Assist visitors in finding their way to their meeting room
• Operate office machines in the mail room for daily use and special projects
• Assist supervisor with a variety of administrative tasks for various departments at DHQ including copying, faxing, transcribing notes, and coordinating staff travel plans and package delivery
• Process and distribute incoming mail and packages
• Take outgoing mail to nearby Post Office or mailbox
• Run postage machine, providing postage for outgoing mail. Prepare outgoing mail for delivery to Post Office
• Maintain the cleanliness of the lobby, receptionist area and mail room
• Keep supplies stocked and organized, and submit orders to supervisor when needed for Workrooms A and C
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: One year of office and/or receptionist experience

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Ability to multi-task, possess good organizational skills and reliable attendance
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with great attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and office machines
• Acceptance of The Salvation Army Mission and strict adherence to The Salvation Army policy and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility: None

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Ability to stand for short periods of time while running the postage machine and processing mail

Travel: Daily trip to Post Office/mailbox required