RECEPTIONIST - PART-TIME

Area-Agency-On-Aging-of-Western-Arkansas,-Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Area-Agency-On-Aging-of-Western-Arkansas, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Receptionist for a part-time role in Fort Smith, AR. You will answer calls, greet visitors, and provide general office support with clerical tasks in a small, team-oriented environment.

The position offers paid training, a supportive Human Resources department, and the opportunity to grow within a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors stay safe and independent at home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of administrative experience preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use and perform key functions of MS Office programs.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with all employees and management staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and direct callers to the appropriate staff.
• Greet visitors and provide directions to staff.
• Take and retrieve messages for personnel.
• Provide information such as company address, directions, fax numbers, website.
• Sign for deliveries and route to staff.
• Assist in ordering, stocking and distributing office supplies.
• Assist with other related administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join Us?

At AAAWA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping aging individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes, we are committed to providing high-quality care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being. As a member of our team, you'll play an integral role in enhancing the lives of seniors and individuals with special needs, supporting them to live safely and comfortably at home. We value our employees and offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow professionally. This is a part-time role working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:30pm.

Benefits include:

Paid Training: Get paid while attending mandatory training sessions that will help you succeed and advance in your role.

Retirement Plan: Receive up to 1.5% Employer match for your retirement account, when contributing.

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Employment: Part-time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Receptionist to answer incoming calls, greet visitors, and provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Telephone/Switchboard: Answer telephones and directs caller to the appropriate staff. Will transfer a caller to an employee's voice mailbox when the employee is unavailable.


• Customer Service: Greet and direct visitors to staff with whom they have an appointment.


• Messaging: Take and retrieve message for various personnel.


• Information Assistance: Provide callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, company website and other related information.


• Deliveries: Sign for deliveries and route to appropriate staff.


• Supply Management: Assist in the ordering, stocking and distribution of office supplies.


• Additional Duties: Assist with other related administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.


• One year of administrative experience preferred.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficient computer skills and ability to use and perform key functions of MS Office programs.


• Ability to work closely and effectively with all employees and management staff.