Office Assistant & Receptionist

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program • Skowhegan, ME

65d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a full-time Office Assistant/Receptionist for the Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. The position primarily greets clients and visitors, answers incoming phone calls, transfers calls as appropriate, and takes messages when required. It also provides administrative support, including data entry, word processing, filing, and copying, along with internal and external customer service to Child & Family Services staff and community partners.

Requirements

• Three years of office experience.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, Excel, and data entry.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask accurately.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of client information and records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicle, Department of Health and Human Services, Sex Offender Registry, and Fraud background checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent, along with the stated years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors.
• Answer incoming phone calls, transfer calls as appropriate, and take messages when required.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry, word processing, filing, and copying.
• Provide customer service to Child & Family Services staff and community partners.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off starting at four weeks per year.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an employer contribution and match.
• Annual CSA program delivering a weekly box of food from local farms to participating employees for 20+ weeks per year.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED