Diocese of Brownsville
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Receptionist
Classification: Full Time
Supervisor: Pastor
Job Summary: Primary function is to answer all incoming telephone calls, to direct the calls to the appropriate persons or take messages, and to greet people who come to the office and direct them to the appropriate person. This position also requires other clerical duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Answer incoming lines.
- Refers telephone calls and incoming visitors to appropriate personnel, and, if not available, takes messages.
- Greets visitors.
- Forwards the calls to and from Voice Mail
- Forward mail to appropriate persons.
- Order and distribute printed materials as needed (i.e., envelopes, cards, etc.)
- Advises appropriate personnel of C.O.D.’s, and packages delivered to the office.
- Help with general mailouts or other clerical tasks as needed
- Other related duties as requested by the pastor or office manager.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school graduate or equivalent. At least six months related experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (written and orally)
- Possess good communication skills, including professional telephone skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Knowledge of typing, filing and computer skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
- Ability to maintain clerical records.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work area is a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Average 40 hours per week. Business hours:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- McAllen, TX 78501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McAllen, TX 78501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
