On-Call Front Desk Receptionist for a Mission-Driven Team

The Salvation Army; Connecticut; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hartford, CT is seeking an on-call receptionist to greet visitors, answer inquiries, and manage deliveries with professionalism and discretion. You will support building protocols, monitor logs, and collaborate with staff to maintain a welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates have receptionist experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting while representing the mission of The Salvation Army with integrity.

Qualifications

• Receptionist experience required, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office.
• Continual attention to detail, highly organized, and able to establish priorities.
• Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in dealing with all matters.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong customer service skills in person and on the telephone.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at the front desk and reflect The Salvation Army's mission with integrity.
• Direct incoming phone calls and inquiries to appropriate internal and external resources.
• Check voice messages and forward them to appropriate parties.
• Receive or deliver incoming parcels as needed.
• Ensure personnel and visitors entering the building comply with building protocols.
• Monitor video surveillance of the exterior of the building and report any concerns.
• Open the front gate at the beginning of the workday and secure it at the end of the workday.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment.
• Inform relevant personnel of deliveries and arrivals.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Computer basics

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army in Hartford, CT is seeking an on-call receptionist to greet visitors, answer inquiries, and manage deliveries with professionalism and discretion. You will support building protocols, monitor logs, and collaborate with staff to maintain a welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates have receptionist experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting while representing the mission of The Salvation Army with integrity.