Receptionist / Administrative Assistant at Mackin Book Company

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Abilities, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Proficiency, Email Platforms, Organizational Skills, Deadline Management, Administrative Tasks, Phone Answering, Calendar Management, Mail Distribution, Office Supply Management

Industry

education

Description

Description Mackin Educational Resources, based in Burnsville, MN, is a leading provider of educational materials for PK-12 institutions, offering an extensive selection of over 5 million items including print books, eBooks, and digital media. Renowned for our commitment to diversity, innovation, and customized support, Mackin stands out for delivering exceptional customer service and cutting-edge educational solutions that empower educators and inspire students. We are seeking a professional, organized, and personable Receptionist to join our team. At Mackin, we value having a live person answer the phone to warmly greet customers, understand their needs, and connect them with the appropriate support team. Responsibilities: Serve as first point of contact for all inbound calls, using our digital phone system to answer, screen, forward, and/or park calls, providing general information and taking messages Schedule appointments, reserve conference rooms, and maintain and update calendars Coordinate and distribute incoming emails, faxes, mail, post outgoing mail daily and schedule express mail services Maintain office supplies, recording stock and ordering as needed Perform administrative tasks for Human Resources and a variety of other departments throughout the company using internal software and Microsoft Office programs Print promotional materials as requested, file documents, and handle employee information Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, internet, and email platforms Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines Proven ability to successfully perform daily administrative tasks and special projects independently as well as part of a team Education & Experience: Highschool Diploma or GED; post-secondary education helpful Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Previous phone answering experience in an office setting is preferred Previous experience in an office setting is preferred Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday Fulltime, Onsite from our Burnsville, MN office Wages: $20.00 per hour Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Health insurance plan options Tax Advantaged Accounts (HSA & FSA options) Employer Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance options Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD) Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one floating holiday. Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by employment status and scheduled hours. To Apply: click on the link below or go to: www.mackin.com and under the employment section click on the position, fill out questionnaire, attach resume and cover letter. Mackin Educational Resources is an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, age, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Questions? Please feel free to email us at HumanResources@mackin.com or call us at 952-895-9540

Responsibilities

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for all inbound calls, managing call screening, forwarding, and message taking, while also scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars. Key duties include coordinating incoming and outgoing mail and faxes, maintaining office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks for Human Resources and other departments.