Receptionist - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

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Answer all telephone inquiries and/or direct incoming calls to the appropriate person. Maintain call log

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Serve visitors, in person or on the phone by greeting and directing them appropriately. Ensure that all visitors sign in utilizing the sign-in sheet

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Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly reception area, mailroom, front classroom, and front waiting area.

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Manage incoming mail/packages, outgoing mail/packages and special deliveries. Alert associates in different areas when they have urgent items dropped off.

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Secure office door, waiting area doors, classroom door and chapel doors at the end of each day

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Maintain reception supplies, including but not limited to postage meter, instruction manuals, and phone logs

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Make announcements over the PA system as needed

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Assist staff with the fax machine and postage meter as needed

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Work around Kettles: checking in workers, providing ID’s, clothing items, ETC.

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Assist with filling and shredding documents when necessary

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Create and promote a non-violent and non-judgemental environment

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Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of the Salvation Army

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High school diploma or GED equivalent required

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2 years secretarial/customer service experience

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In-person and over the phone communication skills

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Flexibility and a strong work ethic

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Familiarity with Microsoft office applications

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Must be sensitive to issues surrounding families, children, cultural diversity, and homelessness

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A passion for the Salvation Army’s Mission