Receptionist

The Office Receptionist performs a range of clerical, administrative and office support tasks for the agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Office Manager .

• Answer phones, screen and route calls and greet visitors.

• Interacts and oversees front desk security and protocols

• Support with drop off and pick up of students attending programs on site

• Assists in emergency evacuation protocols with students and children on site

• May provide support with coordination of all Leadership Team calendars to facilitat e meeting schedules and appointment scheduling.

• Organize, coordinate, implement a variety of projects including but not limited to mailings, purchasing of agency wide items, informational packets , and all other duties as assigned by Office Manager .

• Maintain orderly and stocked office environment including conference rooms , kitchen spaces, and associated technology

• Ensure daily deliveries are received in a timely manner by staff noted on package labels

• Inventory and order office supplies

• Sort mail, purchase postage and handle outgoing mail

• Log and immediately deliver to the finance department tuition payments, cash donations and/or non-monetary donations received at reception desk

• Maintain a variety of technology sites /applications or other tech. platforms with shared document capacities

• Assist as backup clerical support with all programs

• Flexibility in c overing additional hours if necessary

• All other assigned duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent Microsoft Office including word processing, Google, PPT, and Excel

• Independent worker with ability to anticipate and engage in next steps for projects and daily work

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated written communication skills

• Commitment to agencys mission of supporting families and children

• Bachelors Degree preferred

  30 hours per week position (includes benefits)

  Reports to: Office Manager

* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work :

• Enable parents to work

• Help each child reach their full development potential

• Facilitate positive youth development

• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.