On Call Receptionist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Cascade PBSs mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

Provide excellent customer service by being professional courteous friendly and prompt in directing station visitors and calls. Make a positive impact in the community while demonstrating Cascade PBSs values of integrity community innovation and diversity.

Hourly Rate: $21.30 per hour

Location: Seattle/onsite

Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. This position is not eligible for full benefits but will receive sick time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Provide excellent customer service by being professional courteous friendly and prompt

Open and secure Cascade PBS lobby area and keeps the area orderly and free of clutter

Greet and direct station guests and visitors

Handle and route internal and external calls and paging on a multi-line phone system

Refer questions and requests for information to the appropriate departments (e.g. Programming Customer Service Engineering Accounting)

Accept and monitor incoming and outgoing courier deliveries including UPS and FedEx

Distribute and collect ID Badges for vendors and guests as well as tracking temporary use badges

Initiate and enforce compliance with COVID-19 protocols required to enter the building

Maintain confidentiality as appropriate

Open sort mark as received and distribute daily incoming mail to internal mailboxes

Process and prepare outgoing mail

Inform recipients of incoming packages and maintain staff mailboxes

Communicate any general office equipment service needs to IT

Inventory and order Lunchroom and general office supplies

Empty dishwasher each morning restock kitchen after mail duties

Perform duties on admin task list

Staff reception desk during special events as assigned

Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS.

Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal communication skills appropriately tailored to different recipients required

Proficient in MS Outlook commitment to on-going technical skill development as relates to position

Ability to handle multiple tasks with a positive and professional manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required

One-year receptionist and/or customer service experience required

One-year experience with multi-line telephone system strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate to heavy physical tasks up to lifting 55 pounds unassisted required

Lifting stretching climbing steps bending and moving office equipment required

Ability to work some evenings weekends holidays and on-call shifts as needed

Ability to sit stand and type for long periods of time

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