Receptionist (4110)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Harlingen, TX

10d•$13 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing. Key Responsibilities: Receptionist Responsibilities (60%) Administrative Responsibilities (40%) Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to operate a telephone and/or switchboard. Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (25-50 lbs.) frequently. Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to operate a telephone and/or switchboard.
Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically.
Duties are usually performed seated.
Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (25-50 lbs.) frequently.
Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Prior experience working with the public performing customer service or receptionist responsibilities, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Valid State Driver's License
Billingual

Responsibilities

Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination
Records accurate and complete messages when necessary
Receives and receipts deliveries and donations
Greets and announces visitors and clients
Provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services
Performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing