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We’re hiring a Receptionist at South Dakota Parent Connection. This position will provide a variety of office-related duties that support the projects and activities of our organization.
Are you looking for something part-time while the kids are in school? Or maybe you have retired and are now wanting to use your extra time to help others in South Dakota. This position is perfect for you if you need a positive work-life balance in a fulfilling job.
Interested candidates should submit their application by following this LINK. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of families of children with disabilities!
Job Description: Receptionist
Job Objective: Provide a variety of office-related duties that support the projects and activities of South Dakota Parent Connection under the direction of the Executive Director.
Qualifications
Education: Minimum HS diploma or GED. Post-secondary office management education a plus.
Internal Training Requirements: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, html to update website
Experience: Five years’ clerical/administrative support experience desired. Strong computer experience using social media tools such as Constant Contact and oral and written communication skills a plus. Effective time management and organizational skills required. Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve and complete projects.
Additional: Commitment and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and persons with disabilities and their families. Parent or family member of a child with a disability or a person with extensive training and experience working with parents of children with disabilities a plus.
This position is ideal for individuals who require flexibility.
Fluent in English and Spanish desirable.
Essential Functions
- Attendance during core work hours 8:30 – 3:00pm, Monday-Thursday (may be adjusted upon hire) for a total of 24 hours per week.
- Answer phone calls and refer callers to appropriate staff, and record messages when necessary.
- Manage the South Dakota Parent Connection email account and USPS processes.
- Maintain office supplies, inventory.
- Maintain office procedures and office forms.
- Assist in maintaining website, Facebook, and Instagram accounts under the supervision of the Media Coordinator.
- Assist with collecting and maintaining training/conference setups, registrations, and surveys.
- Perform a full range of administrative, clerical, and general assistive activities at the direction of Executive Director.
- Performs clerical and project support for South Dakota Parent Connection staff.
- Collect and record follow-up evaluations of delivered services/trainings.
- Maintain privacy of records and information.
- Assist with inventory management.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Work cooperatively with Operations Manager regarding office upkeep, maintenance, and ordering supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Functions
- Assist in the implementation of the mission statement and all policies and procedures as approved by the Board of Directors.
- Work and communicate effectively with the public and all South Dakota Parent Connection staff members to create and maintain a team environment.
- Represent the program and interests of families with children with disabilities and special health care needs accurately and professionally at all times.
Physical Conditions:
- Physical Effort: Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
- Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Requires leaving desk to walk to work area and supply area, several times a day (15-25 feet).
- Requires repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Requires the ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communication, visual acuity and the ability to read and understand written directions.
Compensation
$16-$18 per hour
