Front Desk Receptionist Position Available In Dawson, Georgia

Front Desk Receptionist 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 633 Martin Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 The Dawson County Humane Society is seeking a full-time Receptionist to join our animal shelter team. If you love animals, are reliable, energetic and meet the qualifications listed below, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer all phone calls and emails promptly and professionally.
• Greet guests, customers, clients and teammates in a pleasant and positive tone.
• Graciously accept all donations. Log properly, as per shelter procedures.
• Sort and file forms, documents, and other paperwork properly
• Keep reception, break room and restroom areas neat, and office, clean and organized at all times.
• Walk dogs on a regular basis.
• Learn proper owner surrender policies and procedures.
• Interact with potential foster and adoption parents in a knowledgeable and thankful manner.
• Interact with volunteers and community service workers.
• Perform data entry, faxing and scanning documents properly and timely.
• Assist all other teammates, as needed.
• Perform other shelter duties not listed above, as needed.
• Support all your teammates with your positive attitude and efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Computer literate. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and other office software.
• Must be able to lift 30-40 pounds.
• Must be articulate with a positive, outgoing personality.
• Must have personal transportation to and from the shelter.
• Full-time position is Tuesday – Saturday, 8 AM – 5 PM, scheduled days may vary.
• Ability to multi-task between phone, internal and external clients without losing composure.
• Ability to handle difficult phone and customer discussions in a professional manner.

EARNINGS AND BENEFITS

• You will be eligible receive a $1.00 raise after satisfactorily completing our 60 day training/probationary period. You will then receive a review and raise on your anniversary date, thereafter.
• Holiday Pay. After your 60-day probationary period, you will be paid an additional 8 hours for working any of the posted holidays.
• Vacation Pay (Paid time off, or PTO). Full-time teammates will begin to earn vacation/PTO hours, after successfully completing your 60-day probationary period.
• Paid weekly with direct deposit for your immediate access and convenience.

If you believe you meet these qualifications and are ready to enrich the lives of all our dogs and cats, then we invite you to join our shelter team. Please click on this link below to fill out an application on-line, or stop by the shelter to fill out a hard copy.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person