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Receptionist

Job Details

Albany-Academy Main-NRFS - Albany, NY
Per Diem
$17.00 - $17.00 Hourly
None

Description

As a Receptionist, you will be the first contact for callers at the Northern Rivers phone number and for visitors and will provide excellent customer service to employees, clients, and the general business community who interact with our agency. You will direct phone calls to appropriate agency staff and perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, copying, scanning, faxing, and handling packages. You will report to the Finance Coordinator and work onsite.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet visitors and vendors, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate person according to their needs while maintaining security at the worksite.
  • Answer telephones and give information to callers; take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Operate office equipment such as phone system, fax machine, copier, scanner, use postage / parcel mailing machine, and use computers for simple spreadsheet maintenance, word processing, database management, and other applications.
  • Maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
  • Receive, manage and organize mailroom for all incoming and outgoing  packages and mail for the agency.

Requirements and Education:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent and at least six months to one year of related experience.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must pass a physical.

Benefits

  • Health care package: medical, dental, and vision 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Paid time off 
  • Holiday Pay 
  • 401 (K) plan 
  • Life Insurance  
  • Loan repayment assistance 
  • Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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