Relief Receptionist

Job Title: Relief Receptionist
Location: Sechelt
Employment Type: Casual/On call [14hours per month]
Compensation: $23.16-$25.07

About Community Services

Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence, Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children’s Services.

Guided by our core values—social justice, interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect—we are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. We’re seeking passionate, values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, join us and be part of our meaningful journey!

About the Role

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. 

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization.

• Sorts and distributes post, courier and faxes, incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail.

  What You Bring

• Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across programs and with community partners.
• Experience working effectively and in a non-judgmental manner with clients from different cultures, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds
• 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.
• Willingness to learn, be creative and flexible when situations change, adaptable to new technologies, and able to work in ambiguous environments.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation: We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
• Community Impact: Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
• Team Connection: Participate in our annual Off-Site Team Building Day with fun, engaging activities that foster collaboration and connection.

How to Apply

Please provide your resume as part of your application for this role. Visit our career page for more opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process, please contact hr@sccss.ca 

“We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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