Job Description

Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team!

KVCAP, which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a full-time Office Assistant/Receptionist for our newly opened Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. This position has the primary duty of greeting clients and visitors, answering in-coming phone calls, transferring calls as appropriate and taking messages when required. In addition, this position will provide administrative support including data entry, word processing, filing, copying etc., as well as excellent internal and external customer service to Child & Family Services staff and community partners.

Requirements

• Three years’ office experience.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, Excel and data entry.
• Detail oriented with the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and records.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicle, Department of Health and Human Services, Sex Offender Registry and Fraud background checks.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and years of experience as indicated above.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day)
• Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
• Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year
• Professional growth and development opportunities