The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Receptionist/Donation Scheduler, located in Jackson, MS.

Job Summary: Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing.
Records accurate and complete donation pickup tickets; plans and schedules the route assignments for Truck Driver(s).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to direct phone calls to the appropriate person or destination. Ability to respond to and assist callers and visitors in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to screen calls in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to work with people and to provide assistance in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner. Ability to record accurate and complete messages. Ability to maintain an adequate supply of applications, informative materials and/or brochures for distribution to visitors. Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner. Ability to project a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army. Knowledge of geographic area serviced in order to schedule pick-ups efficiently. Ability to schedule donation pick-ups in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to assist the public in a polite and professional manner.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. required, and two years of progressively responsible experience working in a major firm with telephone switchboard responsibilities, with experience working in a business with dispatcher responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications: None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to operate a telephone and/or switchboard and two-way radio/cellular phone. Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions. Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information:
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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