Receptionist

Receptionist Position Location: Houston, TX Position Type: Full Time About this opportunity: Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing. Key responsibilities: Receptionist Responsibilities (60%) Administrative Responsibilities (40%) What we are looking for in you: 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. Valid State Driver's License (Preferred) 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. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (25-50 lbs.) frequently. 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: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Life Insurance 403B Plan Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled