Receptionist

The Salvation Army International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

403B Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army International seeks a receptionist to greet visitors, answer calls, take messages, and support basic clerical tasks in a Houston office. The role emphasizes courteous communication and accurate message handling within a general information context.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and prior public-facing experience. A valid state driver’s license is preferred to support occasional errands or deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with customer service experience.
• Experience working with the public as a receptionist is preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone courteously and directs calls to the appropriate destination.
• Receives deliveries and donations and greets visitors.
• Records accurate messages and provides general information about operations and services.
• Performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing.

Skills

Customer service

Receptionist experience

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time

About this opportunity:

Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing.

Key responsibilities:

• Receptionist Responsibilities (60%)
• Administrative Responsibilities (40%)

What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.,andPrior experience working with the public performing customer service or receptionist responsibilities,orAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License (Preferred)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to operate a telephone and/or switchboard.Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (25-50 lbs.) frequently.Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• 403B Plan

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled