Receptionist

Overview

TITLE: ReceptionistDEPARTMENT: Family ServicesAVAILABILITY: Immediate

REPORTS TO: Social Services DirectorSCHEDULE: Full Time - Monday through Friday (8am to 4:30pm)

SALARY: $15.75 per hour; 71; Non-Exempt

 

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Receptionist is responsible to control the flow of foot traffic through the main lobby, directing and or refening clients and associates to the correct departments; and to receive and redirect all telephone calls and mail/packages to the appropriate parties.

 

DUTIES:

• Answer phone calls through the switch board and gather enough information from callers to assure proper call
• Greet and assist all people calling and entering the building in a professional
• Take detailed messages as needed or as requested for individuals in cases where voice mail is not a good option & or the callers cannot be readily connected to an appropriate Salvation Army associate.
• Assist consumers with obtaining food from the food
• Complete mailing/smting/folding projects as
• Take necessaiy measures to assure security in the reception
• Keep receiving area neat and clean. Communicate heavy cleaning needs to leadership or to the maintenance depaitment and request assistance as needed.
• Complete monthly food statistical
• Ensure that residents sign in and out as they enter/leave the
• Check resident handbags & luggage upon entering the building for food, illegal drugs, weapons, and
• Receive packages and mail delivered to l 04 West 5th Record on log the date received, including the from and to addressee. Follow through that item is given to the addressee.

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and experience with a front desk/reception area would be
• Must have good verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate well with a broad variety of constituents including clients, leadership, and coworkers.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by Delaware’s Beau Biden Law based on information found on the SBI and FBI Criminal Record Checks.
• Must understand and support the mission and values of The Salvation Army

CONTACT: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below:

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.  

 

No Phone Calls Please.

 

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/14/26.

_________________________________________________________________________All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

Requisition No. 2645