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We require someone to cover a leave from as early as January 28/13 to March 28/13, with the possibility of extension. The position is for four days per week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Duties include:
- Provides general receptionist duties for the Regina office.
- Assists with basic client consultations, provides basic information to people affected by MS about services, events and programs. Also assists with Client Services events, plus provides support to fundraising team.
Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma in the office education/administrative assistance field with at least 2 years related experience or the equivalent education and experience. Experience with individuals with disabilities or chronic illness, is an asset.
Skills and Competencies:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with word processing, desktop publishing and database management.
- Ability to take initiative in assigned tasks and work independently.
- Ability to deal sensitively, professionally and confidentially with a variety of people including clients, participants, volunteers, etc.
Training and orientation for the position will be provided as well as ongoing supervision and support.
Additional Skills
- Provide basic information to clients and the public
- Maintain records
- Data entry
Specific Skills
- Record and relay information
- Operate switchboard or telephone system
- Obtain and process information required to provide services
- Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
- Answer, screen and forward telephone calls
Work Setting
- Not-for-profit organization
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- General office equipment
- Internet browser