Application Information:

Job Title:  Relief Receptionist

Job Type: Casual/On-call

Work Type: In Person

Wage: $23.16-$25.07

About Community Services:

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society is a community-based organization that has been providing services for people on the Sunshine Coast since 1974. Our history is one of caring, commitment, and flexibility. We provide services through more than 30 programs all along the Coast in four key areas - Community Action and Engagement; Together Against Violence; Child and Family Counselling; and Family, Youth, and Children's Services. Our core values are those of social justice, inter-dependence, diversity, compassion, and respect. We are looking for staff who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Summary:

The Receptionist positively represents and supports Community Services and its programs through telephone and office reception and participates as part of the administrative team. The On-Call Receptionist reports to the Director of Operations  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides prompt, professional telephone and in-person reception.
• Maintains up-do-date information about Community Services and other community resources, including brochures.
• Accepts incoming donations of goods according to established procedure.
• Ensures the lobby area is well maintained and tidy. 
• Enter data and maintain accuracy of information on the receipts/excel sheets and prepare deposit sheets for weekly bank deposit.
• Stays current with relevant external community resources.
• Book rooms for the different programs and arrange to move meetings if required externally and internally by coordinating with staff.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, e.g. fax / printer / photocopier, and telephone and provides liaison with technical support by reporting breakdowns, ordering toner, etc.  Provides support to staff if required. 
• Sorts and distributes post, courier and faxes, incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail. 
• Maintain forms/folders for garden plot, tent/equipment rental, develop as necessary and maintain equipment loan process.
• Provide clerical/printing support and type/export to letterhead, prepare documents for staff, management and Board members as required.
• Demonstrates cultural competency working with Aboriginal families and community.
• Support the mission, vision and values of SCCSS including participating in organizational wide initiatives as interested or asked.
• Stays current with SCCSS programs and services.
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Willingness to learn, be creative and flexible when situations change, adaptable to new technologies, and able to work in ambiguous environments.
• Experience working effectively and in a non-judgmental manner with clients from different cultures, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across programs and with community partners.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
• Multi-tasker able to identify and act on priorities.  
• Successful results of criminal records check.
• Strong knowledge of SCCSS programs and services.

Why Work for Community Services?

SCCSS offers competitive transparent wages, flexible working hours.  SCCSS offers opportunities for professional growth and to truly make a difference in the community.

This job requires an on-site presence.

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