Receptionist

Goodwill of North Georgia; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking a courteous front desk specialist to greet visitors, answer phones, and support the Support Services Center with daily clerical tasks.

You will manage the telephone switchboard, direct inquiries, schedule conference room use, process mail and supplies, and assist with mass mailings while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three years of clerical/front desk experience.
• Substantial telephone switchboard experience is necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, and forward calls.
• Greet and direct internal/external customers to their destinations.
• Schedule and maintain logs for conference rooms and meetings.
• Process and post outgoing mail; deliver incoming mail.
• Coordinate pickup/delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
• Receive and sign for special deliveries as they arrive at the center.
• Assist in mass mailings and clerical duties as needed.
• Maintain voicemail messages for program information and events.
• Respond professionally to emergencies and document details.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telephone switchboard experience

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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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