Receptionist

Receptionist Position

The Salvation Army's Lawrence Corps is hiring a Receptionist and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 250 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA

• Hours/week: 25 hours per week (Monday/Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm Wednesday/Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range: $15.30 - $21.42 per hour *starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Maintain the image of The Salvation Army to the public and clients through assigned responsibilities for greeting and directing all visitors, either in person or on the phone.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Answer phone calls in a courteous manner and properly route all phone calls and taking messages when appropriate
• Verify appointments of visitors and admit only authorized people.
• Monitor foot traffic and guide individuals to proper locations within the building
• Maintain files of general Corps business and keep reception area in good order
• Maintain office supply inventory and process orders as requested.
• Sort and route all incoming mail and process all outgoing mail
• Sign for deliveries and make sure the receiving individual is notified
• Assist with clerical duties as requested – printing, typing, copying, filing, stamping, etc
• Refer people with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer.
• Perform other related duties as requested

Qualifications:

Education Requirements: High School Diploma

Work Experience: One to two years' experience preferred

Other Qualifications: Professional demeanor and excellent phone skills Must be bilingual (Spanish and English)

Physical Requirements: 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 provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
• Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
• Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.