Receptionist

Salvation Army; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Huntsville, AL is seeking a temporary receptionist to support front-desk operations.

You will answer phones, assist visitors, schedule donation pickups, and provide general information about services. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of telephone switchboard experience are required.

This position is a part-time, on-site role with regular weekday hours, and offers a respectful, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience with telephone switchboard or similar front-desk duties.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and transfer calls to appropriate destination.
• Receive, greet, and announce visitors.
• Respond to inquiries and assist people requesting social services information.
• Record accurate messages and assist with scheduling donation pickups.
• Provide general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services.

Skills

Phone handling

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm This is a temporary position.This position is responsible for: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:Answers the phone and transfers calls to appropriate destinationReceives, greets, and announces visitorsReceives, responds to, and assists people requesting social service assistanceHelps to schedule donation pick-upsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to operate a phoneWork is 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 likeEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or G.E.D. required,andone year of experience working in a position with telephone switchboard responsibilitesorany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:NoneEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans|Disabled