MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is seeking a Mission Support Specialist at the Savannah Opportunity Center. The role handles front desk duties, greets visitors, and directs them to appropriate partners while providing essential support to the Mission Team and other departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, data entry, and event support, with occasional after-hours duties. The position emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic office technology.
• Experience in administrative or front desk roles preferred.
• Familiarity with mission-driven programs and services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all visitors, including staff, clients, and external partners.
• Ensure guests are connected with the appropriate internal or partner representatives.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming reception area.
• Coordinate team meetings, including scheduling, room setup, and materials preparation.
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and internal communications.
• Support special projects, events, and initiatives led by the Mission Team.
• Occasionally support Mission Team with Opportunity Center duties.
• Provide occasional triage support for Opportunity Center services, Associate Success Program, and mission-specific training and scholarship programs.
• Provide occasional administrative assistance to other departments; help with event coordination, filing, and general office tasks; support meeting setup and teardown; provide after-hours support when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Administrative experience

Front desk experience

Mission-driven programs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST

CLERICAL Savannah, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7130

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mission Support Specialist serves as the first point of contact for the Savannah Opportunity Center and the corporate headquarters of Goodwill Southeast Georgia. This role is responsible for welcoming guests—including representatives from two partner organizations housed in the building—and ensuring they are directed appropriately. In addition to front desk duties, the Specialist provides administrative support to the Mission Team and may assist other departments as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Front Desk Operations

• Greet and assist all visitors, including staff, clients, and external partners.
• Ensure guests are connected with the appropriate internal or partner representatives.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming reception area.

Mission Team Administrative Support

• Coordinate team meetings, including scheduling, room setup, and materials preparation.
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and internal communications.
• Support special projects, events, and initiatives led by the Mission Team.
• On occasion, support the Mission Team with Opportunity Center duties.

Program Triage Support

Provide occasional triage support for various program offerings, including:

• Opportunity Center services
• Associate Success Program
• Mission-specific training and scholarship programs

Cross-Departmental Support

• Provide occasional administrative assistance to other departments as requested.
• Help with event coordination, filing, and general office tasks.
• Support meeting setup and tear down when needed.
• Provide occasional after-hours support when the schedule dictates.

Accomplishes organization mission by completing related assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic office technology.
• Experience in administrative or front desk roles preferred.
• Familiarity with mission-driven programs and services is a plus.