Receptionist/Office Assistant

The Salvation Army • Chambersburg, PA

11d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: The Receptionist/Office Worker will serve as a support to the Corps Officers and office staff. Description of Position: The Receptionist/Office Worker will assist in all facets of office operations (answering phones, greeting clients and visitors, general correspondence, etc.) and provide general support to staff. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Bilingual encouraged
• Must treat all people with compassion and respect
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and appropriate intervention skills within The Salvation Army required
• Must be able to keep information in a confidential and secure fashion
• Must be a self-starter who can work in an environment with multiple changing work priorities
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be able to drive for The Salvation Army
• Must be passionate about the Mission of The Salvation Army and the Vision of the Chambersburg Corps.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual encouraged

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Greeting clients and visitors
• General correspondence
• Provide general support to staff

Benefits

• 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)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees