On-Call Receptionist - Education

at  Seabird Island Band

POSITION SUMMARY

The Receptionist is responsible for a wide variety of clerical duties in support of Seabird Island which Includes communicating school related activities, greeting and screening students and parents, answering and transferring telephone calls organizing digital and paper filing systems. You will often be the first point of contact for potential students, parents, and staff, you contribute to a role in general office appearance, organization, and professional impression.

SUCCESS PROFILE

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Frequent Interaction with Others: The job requires a strong “people orientation”, versus a task orientation. The jobwill comfortably deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis, always maintaining a friendly interface with others.
• Ethical: Maintains and promotes individual and organizational integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Customer-Focused: Proactively seeks and finds ways to provide the highest standards of service.
• Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED is required.
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SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of direct work experience in a receptionist capacity.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong knowledge of general office procedures.
• Able to write simple correspondence, including memos, letters, etc.
• Ability to be a positive role model for staff and students and inspire high academic achievement.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of personality types and students with diverse needs.
• Excellent customer service skills and a demonstrated ability to work in demanding environments serving the public.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.)
• Proficient interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT) Policies and Procedures, etc.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó: lō culture, traditions and language or willingness to learn.
• Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract within the last 5 years.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check