Receptionist
POSITION TITLE : Receptionist
DEPARTMENT : Administration
REPORTS TO : Chief Business Development Officer
FLSA : Full-time, Non-Exempt
SALARY : $19.00 - $20.00
BENEFITS : Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Receptionist will work under the supervision of the Chief Business Development Officer. The Receptionist will possess a strong ability to communicate orally and in writing and can identify potential opportunities and enhancements to the services provided by the agency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with overall operations of the Main Office.
- Work with Executive Staff to complete administrative tasks.
- Data entry, including typing, faxing, copying, filing, and mailing.
- Answer phones and take messages.
- Order all office supplies for various programs.
- Assist in the coordination of special events, fundraisers, volunteers, and donations.
- Assist with Raiser's Edge data entry, updates, and donation letters.
- Assist with coordination of meetings (Board, Staff, etc.).
- Provide Client Referrals to various programs.
- Assist in ordering and tracking apparel.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Staff.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands / conditions described below represent those that must be met / tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Sitting at a desk for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
- Answering or making calls on the telephone for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
- Using a keyboard to perform research and to communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
- Looking at a computer monitor for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and stooping;
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook.
Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.
In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two years experience in an office environment.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel) and Internet proficiency (email is necessary).
- Available to work Monday-Friday 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work well with diverse and difficult populations.
- Knowledgeable of homeless services preferred.