Receptionist (8272)

Paycom; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Montgomery, AL is seeking a temporary part-time Administrative Assistant to handle front desk duties, switchboard calls, and basic clerical tasks. This role requires strong communication, reliable attendance, and the ability to greet visitors professionally.

Responsibilities include answering telephones, taking messages, routing inquiries, processing donations receipts, and maintaining orderly records. A high school diploma or GED and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience with telephone switchboard responsibilities or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone and transfer calls to the appropriate destination; respond to caller's questions and provide accurate information.
• Record accurate and complete messages; ensure timely distribution of messages via telephone and/or email.
• Greet visitors; provide assistance and referrals as needed; sign-in visitors.
• Receive and prepare receipts for donations, packages, and deliveries; notify proper individuals of arrivals.
• Refer callers to community services as requested/instructed.

Skills

Telephone switchboard

Customer service

Reception duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Montgomery Al Corps - Montgomery, AL 36106, Position Type: Temporary Part Time, Salary Range: $8.00 - $8.00 Hourly, Job Category: Admin Support, This is a Temporary position.

Schedule

Schedule : Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch 12- 12:30 pm .

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 telephone and transfers calls to the appropriate destination; responds to caller's questions and provides accurate information.
• Records accurate and complete messages; ensures the timely and accurate distribution of messages through telephone and/or E-mail.
• Receives, greets, and announces visitors in a courteous and tactful manner; provides assistance to callers and visitors by answering questions and providing instructions and referrals.
• Notifies proper individuals when visitors or clients have arrived; ensures that visitors and clients have signed-in.
• Receives and prepares receipts for donations, packages, express mail, and items delivered to the lobby; notifies proper individuals of item arrival by telephone and/or E-mail.
• Ensures callers are referred to community services as requested/instructed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to operate a telephone and/or switchboard.
• Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.
• Work 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 like.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
• and
• two years of progressively responsible experience working in a major firm with telephone switchboard responsibilities,
• or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• License & Certifications:
• None.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled