Receptionist | Full-time | starting at $17.19 - $19.51

ReceptionistA career at Easterseals Midwest is more than a job -- it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day. Our staff are the link to the community for those they serve and is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we provide every day. The people that carry out this rewarding, care giving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization.The Receptionist is responsible for meeting and greeting incoming visitors making a positive impact on those connecting with us.

This position strives to make all those coming to or connecting with our services comfortable and at ease.Duties:Meets and greets incoming visitors and connect them to appropriate Easter Seals Midwest personnel.Monitors incoming phone calls and in- and out-going faxes.Connects callers to appropriate personnel or department.Announces all calls to Easter Seals Midwest staffManages the General Delivery mailbox.Updates monthly telephone list.Sorts, opens, and distributes all incoming and interoffice mail and processes outgoing mail.Monitors and replenishes postage machine, stamps, and mail supplies.Manages conference room reservations.Maintains cleanliness of conference room and straightens up after all meetings.Supports other departments with projects as required.Other duties as assigned.A qualified candidate will possess:Ability to make others comfortable, at ease and welcomed connecting them to the appropriate employee or department.Ability to manage multiple tasks comfortably.Positive attitude when answering phone, fielding inquiries, etc.Willingness to provide support to other departments as needed.Maintain a professional approach to others. React well under pressure and accept responsibility for own actions.Qualifications:Education: High School diploma or equivalent.Experience: Previous reception or clerical experience preferred.