The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Receptionist for the Gwinnett County Corps, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Job Summary
Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to direct phone calls to the appropriate person or destination; Ability to respond to and assist callers and visitors in a courteous and tactful manner; Ability to screen calls in a courteous and tactful manner; Ability to work with people and to provide assistance in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner; Ability to record accurate and complete messages; Ability to perform clerical support work while answering the telephone; Ability to maintain an adequate supply of applications, informative materials and/or brochures for distribution to visitors; Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner; Ability to project a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army; Ability to read, write and communicate the English language; Ability to operate/use a telephone and general office equipment; Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically; Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working in a major firm with telephone responsibilities, any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs) 5-10% of work time.
Work is performed in an environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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• Application Submittal Period: 3/20/24-3/29/24

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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