Summer Job - Office Receptionist

The Immigrant Education Society • Calgary, AB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Student Receptionist will be tasked with general administrative support. The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization that has been actively serving newcomers and low-income Calgarians since 1988. TIES' primary goal is to provide immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals with a solid foothold in Canada and afford them the opportunities to feel belonging in their new community. To provide high-quality, innovative language education, economic empowerment support, and holistic services for newcomers and Canadians in need, along with community-based research that benefits the broader community. At TIES, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose, and Strength in Curiosity. If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply to this opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or currently enrolled in college or university
• Comfortable with using technology, e.g. MS Office, Internet, skype, websites
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation
• International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizen or permanent residents

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with non-profit organizations is an asset

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct clients
• Answer and route calls and emails
• Assist clients in accessing relevant TIES programs based on their needs
• Maintain a welcoming, clean, and tidy lobby and waiting area
• Provide general administrative support (filing, scanning, data entry, reporting)
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining office equipment and supplies
• Assist in inventory and asset management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees