Receptionist

Receptionists are the smiling faces that ministries and volunteers see when they first walk through our doors. They are responsible for greeting and checking people in. They will also answer and forward phone calls and answer any questions that volunteers or ministries may ask them. A receptionist must have computer and Microsoft office skills as well as good phone etiquette.

Responsibilities:

• Answer and forward phone calls.
• Greet and engage with volunteers, partner ministries and anyone else who comes in the front door.
• Assist volunteers with signing up for shifts.
• Keep the reception area clean and presentable.
• Communicate well with team members and the manager.
• Multi-task and stay calm when things get busy.
• Effectively communicate and give directions to volunteers and partner ministries.
• Get along well with others and focus on a team effort.
• Cross-Train and cover cashier shifts as needed.

Requirements:

• Pleasant, calm, friendly demeanor.
• Willing to work at other locations as needed.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in an office environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have general knowledge of computers, typing and be detailed in data entry.
• Strong phone skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Punctual with strong attendance history.
• Complete background check.
• Willing to work at our East Petersburg location as needed.

Schedule:

This position is full-time. Must be flexible and open to working mornings, evenings and at least one weekend a month (Friday/Saturday).

7:30AM-4:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Thursday 1:00pm-9:30pm (this start time is flexible)

Approximately 1 day a week at East Pete the rest at Leola.

There is a requirement of 1 Friday evening and 1 Saturday per month
Saturday shifts are 7:30am-11:30am.

Benefits:

Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center - a small handling fee is charged
• Vacation time after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Notary on staff at no charge to employees
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement

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About Blessings of Hope:

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today’s global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.

Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.

Our Mission:

Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.

Our Values:

Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit

• Have a Great Attitude
• Be Compassionate
• Be Respectful
• Be a Great Team Player

Honor God by Pursuing Excellence

• Be Professional
• Take Responsibility
• Be Dependable
• Have a Growth Mindset

Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful

• Take Initiative
• Find Solutions
• Maximize Resources
• Get the Job Done

This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day, help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!

Learn more about us at Blessingsofhope.com