Receptionist

Goodwill of North Georgia; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking a front desk receptionist to join our Support Services Center in Decatur. You will greet visitors, answer phones, screen calls, and route them to the right department with a courteous, professional demeanor.

Daily tasks include scheduling conference rooms, handling mail and deliveries, ordering office supplies, and updating voicemail with program information. Strong communication, confidentiality, teamwork, and transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3+ years of clerical/front desk experience.
• Substantial telephone switchboard experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Detail-oriented and able to work as part of a team.
• Access to dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Answer and screen calls on the telephone switchboard.
• Greet and direct internal/external customers to destinations.
• Schedule and maintain conference room logs for meetings.
• Place supplies orders with vendors.
• Process outgoing mail and deliver incoming mail.
• Coordinate express mail pickups/deliveries (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
• Receive and sign for special deliveries.
• Assist in mass mailings.
• Maintain voicemail messages with program/event information.
• Respond professionally to emergencies and document details.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Greets and receives all internal/external customers and answer phone calls for the Support Services Center while providing the highest level of customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and/or forward calls to the appropriate party
• Greet and direct all internal/external customers to their specific destination
• Schedule and maintain the log for all conference rooms as needed for departmental and external client meetings
• Responsible for placing supply orders with vendors as required.
• Responsible for posting outgoing mail and delivering incoming mail
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of express mail services including but not limited to FedEx, UPS, Courier, etc.
• Receives and signs for special deliveries as they arrive to the Support Services Center
• Assist in mass mailings as required
• Maintain and update voicemail messages for accurate information of Goodwill of North GA programs and events such as inclement weather, holiday closings and store/site locations
• Respond professionally to all emergency situations and document necessary information in such circumstances
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required and a minimum of three (3) years of clerical/front desk experience
• Must have substantial telephone switchboard experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must posses a positive attitude and interpersonal skills
• Must handle all information with the strictest of confidence
• Must have attention to detail and perform as a team player
• Must have access to dependable transportation.

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

• Ability to perform basic office functions and work in an office environment that requires sitting for majority of the workday
• Must be able to work holidays as required
• The ability to push, pull and lift 30 lbs. with or without accommodations.

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