Part-Time Switchboard Operator/Receptionist

son; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home (ENVH) is seeking a part-time Switchboard Operator/Receptionist to join the Veterans Affairs team in Bellevue, NE. The role involves greeting visitors, answering phones, directing inquiries, and handling mail and office tasks.

The position runs 16 hours every two weeks, with every-other Saturday and Sunday 2:15pm - 10:45pm. Benefits and paid time off are included, with a total hourly rate combining base and differential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience in public contact, customer service, and/or performing and applying office/clerical support procedures, including the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment.
• Preferred Qualification: Applicants must have strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel; two years of office experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet people in person and by phone.
• Operate a multi-line phone system; direct inquiries.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail; monitor security system.
• Operate office machines (copy, fax, scanner, computer).
• Perform general office duties (typing, filing, scanning).
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Skills

Public contact

Customer service

Office software knowledge

Typing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Bellevue, NE

Hiring Rate: $15.338

Job Posting: JR2026-00028798 Part-Time Switchboard Operator/Receptionist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-07-2026

Job Description

At the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home (ENVH) we are proud to serve America's Heroes and US Veterans. We are looking for a driven, positive person to join the Department of Veterans Affairs and ENVH team.

JOB DUTIES

Provide clerical support and perform a wide-variety of duties that include greeting people, in person and by phone. Operate a multi-line phone system, direct inquiries, process incoming and outgoing mail, and monitor security system. Operate various office machines such as copy machine, fax, scanner, and computer. General office duties such as typing, filing, and scanning.

WAGE/SALARY INFORMATION

Total Hourly Rate: $18.338. Breakdown: $15.338/hr (base) + $3.00/hr (Differential)

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience in public contact, customer service, and/or performing and applying office/clerical support procedures, including the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment.

Preferred Qualification : Applicants must have strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel; two years of office experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Work efficiently in a face-paced environment where priorities can change suddenly. Ability to adapt quickly to changes.

This part time position is scheduled 16 hours every two weeks. This is a great part time position for a college student or individual looking for a part time job. Position is eligible for vacation/sick/holiday time.

Every-Other Saturday and Sunday 2:15pm - 10:45pm

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.