Receptionist & Program Aide (8677)

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm

Job Summary:

Provides general program and information about the Corps operations and services; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides administrative assistance for the Social Services, Food Pantry and Christmas Season Programs; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answers the telephone and transfers calls to the appropriate destination; responds to callers’ questions and provides accurate information
• Receives, greets and announces visitors in a courteous and tactful manner
• Provides assistance to callers and visitors by answering questions and providing instructions and referrals
• Sorts and distributes mail; ensures all mail reaches appropriate destination
• Receives and prepares receipts for donations, packages, express mail and items delivered to the lobby
• Assists Program Coordinator during the Christmas Season with all aspects of the Angel Tree distribution program
• Provides administrative support for the Angel Tree program.

Physical requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to operate a telephone and/or switchboard.
• Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing while functioning in the food pantry capacity.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (up to 25 lbs.) occasionally.

Working Conditions:

Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.,

and

Prior experience working with the public performing customer service or receptionist responsibilities,

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/ Disabled