Front desk Representative at Junior Achievement

University of St Thomas•Other,

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The team at Junior Achievement North is committed to keeping students at the center of our work and helping them reach their full potential. We prepare students to become the leaders of tomorrow by building financial skills, exploring exciting career paths, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Our model builds experiential learning opportunities for students so they can creatively explore how lessons in the classroom can translate to life outside of school. We are focused on equitably serving K-12 students across our entire region of Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. As we deliver programming, we inspire students, support educators, and partner with business and community organizations. Our team consists of innovative, collaborative, and dedicated individuals committed to our mission. Together, we prioritize relationships, act with integrity, embrace change, and continually improve. We deepen impact across our entire region by supporting our colleagues and prioritizing our students. We're looking for engaging professionals to join this growing and dynamic team! Along with being an equal opportunity employer, JA North offers a collaborative environment. We aspire to hire a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds. This position supports all areas of JA North (Program, Advancement, Districts and Administration). In addition, this position provides a great first impression and memorable experience from the front desk at JA North.

Requirements

Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, email and mail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiatives when the need arises.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a diverse type of people.
Good work ethic, a flexible and non-judgmental approach to people
Strong communication skills that include absorbing, sharing, and understanding information and communicating details (whether written or verbal) in multiple different outlets.
Knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to contribute to a positive organizational culture.
Applicants must qualify for Federal or State Work Study.
Must provide own transportation to the site.

Nice To Haves

An educational/instructional background
Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali language
Business and/or entrepreneurial experience

Responsibilities

Greet all visitors to the JA Hemak Experiential Learning Center with a welcoming and helpful attitude.
Maintains security by following procedures, issuing visitor badges.
Receive calls to the main office phone and transfer calls as needed.
Help direct all guests and volunteers to their assigned areas in the building.
Accept deliveries.
Maintain safe and clean reception area, including stocking supplies for coffee bar
Provide support on other special projects such as meetings, special events, and data entry
Other duties as assigned