Position:  Corps Front Desk Receptionist                                                       

Department: Social Services

Availability of Position: Immediate                                                    

Schedule:  Monday through Friday; 9am to 3pm

Reporting Relationship:  Commanding Officers and Family Services Administrator                                               

Salary and Grade: $ 17.00 per hour; 73; 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!

Description of Position:

As a receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for the company, and you will provide administrative support across the organization. You will handle the flow of people throughout the business day and ensure that all receptionist responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and promptly. The Corps receptionist is to welcome visitors, clients, and vendors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone. The receptionist must assist clients in identifying and obtaining available community resources and community services under the directives of the Department Head. The main role of the receptionist is to provide the primary objectives needed to the clients whenever possible, always with a positive and amiable attitude giving the best Salvation Army representation. 

 The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid PA driver’s License
• Computer Knowledge
• A minimum of 1 year front desk experience
• Bilingual Preferred (English and Spanish)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
• Communication Skills - written and verbal
• Able to maintain a flexible schedule
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following: clearance and background checks prior to employment:  PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every 5 years.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: 

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.

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 Statement

The 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. 2347