Receptionist

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Lawrence Corps is hiring a Receptionist on a part-time basis at 250 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA. Responsibilities include greeting visitors and answering calls, maintaining files, and supporting clerical tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 1-2 years' experience preferred, bilingual Spanish and English, and non-exempt status. Pay ranges from $15.30 to $21.42 per hour, with benefits for part-time employees including PTO, pension plan and supplemental insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• One to two years of receptionist/office experience preferred.
• Professional demeanor and excellent phone skills.
• Must be bilingual: Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Answer phone calls in a courteous manner and route messages.
• Verify appointments and admit only authorized visitors.
• Monitor foot traffic and guide individuals within the building.
• Maintain files and keep the reception area tidy.
• Manage office supplies and process orders as requested.
• Sort and route mail and assist with clerical duties.
• Refer individuals with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Bilingual

Phone skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Lawrence Corps., is hiring a Receptionist and offers the following benefit package to part‑time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location

250 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA

Hours/week

25 hours per week

Monday/Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm

Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

Exemption

Non-exempt

Pay Range

$15.30 - $21.42 per hour

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Maintain the image of The Salvation Army to the public and clients through assigned responsibilities for greeting and directing all visitors, either in person or on the phone.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls in a courteous manner and properly route all phone calls and taking messages when appropriate
• Verify appointments of visitors and admit only authorized people.
• Monitor foot traffic and guide individuals to proper locations within the building
• Maintain files of general Corps business and keep reception are in good order
• Maintain office supply inventory and process orders as requested.
• Sort and route all incoming mail and process all outgoing mail
• Sign for deliveries and make sure the receiving individual is notifiedAssist with clerical duties as requested – printing, typing, copying, filing, stamping, etc
• Refer people with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer.
• Perform other related duties as requested

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Work Experience

One to two years' experience preferred

Other Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and excellent phone skills
• Must be bilingual (Spanish and English)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Requirements Include

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
• Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
• Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.