Alpha Project for the Homeless Jobs (1)

POSITION TITLE : Receptionist DEPARTMENT : Administration REPORTS TO : Chief Business Development Officer FLSA : Full-time, Non-Exempt SALARY : $19.00 - $20.00 BENEFITS : Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance. POSITION SUMMARY The Receptionist will work under the supervision of the Chief Business Development Officer. The Receptionist will possess a strong ability to communicate orally and in writing and can identify potential opportunities and enhancements to the services provided by the agency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with overall operations of the Main Office. Work with Executive Staff to complete administrative tasks. Data entry, including typing, faxing, copying, filing, and mailing. Answer phones and take messages. Order all office supplies for various programs. Assist in the coordination of special events, fundraisers, volunteers, and donations. Assist with Raiser's Edge data entry, updates, and donation letters. Assist with coordination of meetings (Board, Staff, etc.). Provide Client Referrals to various programs. Assist in ordering and tracking apparel. Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Staff. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands / conditions described below represent those that must be met / tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Sitting at a desk for sometimes long and continuous periods of time; Answering or making calls on the telephone for sometimes long and continuous periods of time; Using a keyboard to perform research and to communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods of time; Looking at a computer monitor for sometimes long and continuous periods of time; Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and stooping; QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management. In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of two years experience in an office environment. High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel) and Internet proficiency (email is necessary). Available to work Monday-Friday 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Professional demeanor and appearance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work well with diverse and difficult populations. Knowledgeable of homeless services preferred.