Receptionist (5651)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Tuscaloosa, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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 filing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Two years of progressively responsible experience working in a major firm with telephone switchboard responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• Ability to direct phone calls to the appropriate person or destination.
• Ability to respond to and assist callers and visitors in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to work with people and to provide assistance in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Ability to perform clerical support work.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Responsibilities

• Notifies proper individuals when visitors or clients have arrived, ensures that visitors and clients have signed-in.
• Ensures callers are referred to community services as requested.
• Sorts and distributes mail; ensures all mail reaches appropriate destination.
• Photocopies, collates documents.
• Maintains the neatness and attractiveness of the reception area.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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