Job Description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Receptionist for The Salvation Army in Tyler, TX 633 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702.

Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; 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.
Receptionist Responsibilities
Answers the telephone and transfers call to the appropriate destination; responds to callers questions and provides accurate information. Telephone others to communicate messages; records accurate and complete messages; ensures the timely and accurate distribution of messages through telephone and/or E-mail. Receives, greets and announces visitors in a courteous and tactful manner; provides assistance to callers and visitors by answering questions and providing instructions and referrals; screens sales representatives soliciting to The Salvation Army. Notifies proper individuals when visitors or clients have arrived; ensures that visitors and clients have signed-in.
Adds/deletes names and extensions to the phone list to ensure the list remains up-to-date on a daily basis; proof reads telephone lists for mistakes before list is printed. Monitors entrance to the building and parking lot ensuring the security of the same.
Administrative Responsibilities
Prepares and sends donor acknowledgement letters; memorial and honorarium notifications; utilizes the postage meter machine. Receives and prepares receipts for non-monetary donations, packages, express mail, and items delivered to the lobby; notifies proper individuals of item arrival by telephone and/or e-mail. Performs routine administrative duties such as typing and filing as requested.
Other Responsibilities
Replenishes War Cry stock and distributes same to appropriate department. Provides assistance with special or seasonal projects such as Christmas, Adopt a Family, Angel Tree Etc. Maintains the neatness and attractiveness of the reception area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D. required and Two years experience working with telephone switchboard responsibilities or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
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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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MINORITIES/WOMEN/VETERANS/DISABLED.