Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt, Hourly - 25 hours per week

PAY GRADE: 402

PAY RATE: $16.30 - $19.56 Hourly

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless.

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, donors, volunteers, and staff at The Salvation Army. This position is responsible for providing professional customer service, assisting with front desk operations, answering and directing phone calls, greeting guests, and assisting with administrative tasks. The Receptionist helps create a welcoming and respectful environment while supporting the organization's mission of serving individuals and families in need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Corps Officer(s) as related to business of the front desk and food pantry services.
• Warmly greet, answer and provide referrals as appropriate to guests and callers.
• Receive donations that come in the front door and make sure they are distributed to the correct department.
• Receive and organize postal items.
• Assist with the Food Pantry management and distribution to those we serve with kindness and respect.
• Assess the basic social service needs of participants in order to direct them accordingly.
• Maintain and manage food pantry database and forms necessary for reporting.
• Know what is on all three calendars for the day, Social service, Corps and Community Center.
• Ability to work with front desk and pantry volunteers to help recruit, schedule and train them in the process of the front desk.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere through appropriate conflict management, courteous demeanor, and professional and appropriate communication practices.
• Maintain compliance in The Salvation Army’s “Safe from Harm” Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned as related to the administrative support.
• Successfully satisfy the training requirements associated to the position and as required by The Salvation Army.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of.

Experience
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Two years plus of experience in a receptionist, front desk, customer service or administrative support role preferred. Entry level candidates with strong customer service skills may also be considered.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Close attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task several projects concurrently
• Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications.
• This individual will only commit resources of The…