Receptionist

Scheels; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Roth options

associate discounts

health coverage including medical, HSA

dental and vision

paid time off

maternity leave

bereavement leave

Job summary

Scheels in Des Moines, IA is seeking a part-time office associate to handle incoming calls, provide store information, and assist with light administrative tasks. You will relay messages, support leadership projects, and help maintain office communications with accuracy and courtesy.

The role requires an AA/AS or equivalent, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• AA/AS or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls promptly, professionally, and pleasantly.
• Provide accurate information about store hours, services, and promotions.
• Be knowledgeable about basic customer inquiries and transfer calls as needed.
• Take and relay messages clearly and efficiently.
• Assist in general office duties including mail, updating phone lists, and supporting other roles.
• Assist Leadership team projects as needed.
• Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions and memos.
• Demonstrate multitasking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher, and Excel.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multitasking

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel)

Job description

Des Moines Scheels
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy
Building 4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Description

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

• 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

Schedule:

Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, must be available minimum of two weekends a month. Average hours per week is20hours .

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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.