Receptionist

Scheels; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth

Associate discounts

Full health coverage (medical)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Scheels in Colorado Springs seeks a part-time Customer Service/Office Associate to answer calls, share store information, and support clerical tasks. Average 20 hours per week with flexible days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Employee-owners enjoy ESOP, comprehensive benefits, and a team-first culture. The role requires basic math, MS Office skills, and strong communication to assist customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or equivalent, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Provide accurate information about store hours, services, and promotions.
• Assist with basic customer inquiries and transfer calls as needed.
• Take and relay messages clearly.
• Support general office duties such as mail and updating phone lists.
• Assist Leadership with projects.
• Read, write, and comprehend simple memos.
• Demonstrate multitasking, organization, attention to detail.
• Use Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication.
• Perform basic math as required.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Reading & writing

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $15.25/hour

Schedule: Average 20 hours/week; must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins.
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience.
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results.
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond.
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other.
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Answer all incoming calls in a prompt, friendly, professional, and pleasant disposition
• Provide accurate information about store hours, services, and promotions
• Be knowledgeable about basic customer inquiries, be courteous while assisting customers, and transfer calls to appropriate associates or areas for further assistance
• Take and relay messages clearly and efficiently
• Assist in general office duties that may include mail service, sorting and opening mail to deliver to the appropriate individual/department, updating phone lists, and assisting other office positions as needed
• Assist in various projects for members of the Leadership team as needed
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Demonstratemultitasking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete basic mathematical equations

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Leaders are expected to enforce all safety policies and procedures. Encourage associates to report any safety concerns, near misses or incidents

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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