Receptionist

Receptionist PositionThe purpose of this position is to serve as the first point of contact with the community. The primary role of this position is to answer phones and greet clients. Incumbents will have professional interaction with tribal clients, personnel, partnering agencies, and other departments. The Receptionist will respond to inquiries from the general public and provide information, as necessary. Always maintain strict confidentiality.Duties & Responsibilities1. Greet clients with professional and friendly demeanor. 2. Answer phones, acting as primary phone response, transfers calls by operating multiline phone system. 3. Maintain excellent communication skills- verbally, written, and physically, to both clients and team members. 4. Process incoming and outgoing mail, scan, fax, copy documents as needed. 5. Maintain clean and welcoming client space, stocked copy and supply area. 6. Forward applications to appropriate team members. 7. Orders office supplies and anticipates other administrative purchases. 8. Stays up to date on Tribal events, programs, and policies. 9. Coordinates vehicle scheduling and managing errands as needed. 10. Assists with setup of meetings/events including light cleaning (ex. cleaning up coffee station) 11. Maintains organized and systematic methods to prioritize tasks. 12. Be service oriented and actively look for ways to assist team members and clients. 13. Assist with facilitating community events, programs, and activities. 14. Maintain program files, electronic filing, and data entry. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.Education/Experience1. G4: Highschool diploma or GED with two years of job specified experience. 2. G5: Highschool diploma or GED with three years of job specified experience. 3. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future. 4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to be punctual with strong attendance. 2. Prefer applicants to have excellent computer skills that include competence in Microsoft programs such as outlook, excel, word, etc. 3. Maintain strong confidentiality. 4. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures. 5. Ability to organize your own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information including teaching and/or public presentations. 7. Ability to work with all phases of community in confidential, non-judgmental manner. 8. Energetic, forward thinking, and creative with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. 9. Knowledge and understanding of local Tribal communities including cultural values and beliefs, history, family systems, and community. 10. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures. 3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). 4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 5. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines. 6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.BenefitsWe offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., Rx, AirMed (Air Ambulance), 401k, 401k match (up to 4%), 16 Paid Holidays, free Calm app (meditation/music channel), Employee Assistance Program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.