Receptionist job at Youth Platform Africa
About the Organization
To enhance the lives of children, youths, the impoverished, and their households, by providing quality education and training that will empower them to fully utilize available resources, ensuring security in survival, fostering improved living standards, and promoting good health through sustainable livelihood programs.
Job Description
The receptionist will be responsible for welcoming and greeting clients and visitors to our office. You will be in charge of giving clients directions to various parts of the office, contacting employees regarding visitors, answering phones and taking messages, and sorting and distributing of delivered packages.
Duties and Responsibilities
Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.
Assisting clients in finding their way around the office.
Helping maintain workplace security by issuing, checking, and collecting badges as necessary and maintaining visitor logs.
Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes, and making travel plans.
Preparing meeting and training rooms.
Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary.
Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks.
Performing ad-hoc administrative duties.
Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls.
Sorting and distributing mail.
Provide excellent customer service.
Scheduling appointments
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field.
Consistent, professional dress, and manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good time management skills.
Experience with administrative and clerical procedures.
Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to send their resume and qualifications to hrypa4792@gmail.com as soon as possible.