Cascade PBS

Receptionist - Part-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.96 - $22.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
On-call
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Personal holiday
Vacation Time
sick leave
half-Day Fridays
401(k) retirement plan
Employer paid ORCA card
Employee assistance program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Cascade PBS is a respected public media organization based in Seattle, WA, with a mission to inform and inspire the community to make the world a better place. With a vision to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region, Cascade PBS reaches thousands of viewers and listeners through its high-quality programming and community-focused initiatives. Established as a non-profit, the organization is dedicated to delivering educational, cultural, and informative content that enriches the lives of its audience. Cascade PBS prides itself on fostering a work environment that embraces integrity, community collaboration, innovation, and diversity, making it not... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of receptionist and/or customer service experience
  • One year of experience with multi-line telephone system strongly preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Commitment to working with and supporting diverse guests and visitors
  • Proficient in MS Outlook
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with a positive and professional manner
  • Moderate to heavy physical tasks up to lifting 55 pounds unassisted
  • Ability to lift, stretch, climb steps, bend and move office equipment
  • Ability to sit and type for long periods
  • Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods
  • Ability to work some evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call shifts as needed

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of receptionist and/or customer service experience
  • Experience with multi-line telephone system strongly preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Outlook
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software
  • Commitment to ongoing technical skill development related to the position
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with a positive and professional manner
  • Commitment to working with and supporting diverse guests and visitors

Job Duties

  • Open and secure Cascade PBS lobby area and keeps the area orderly and free of clutter
  • Greet and direct station guests and visitors
  • Handle and route internal and external calls and paging on a multi-line phone system
  • Refer questions and requests for information to the appropriate departments such as programming, customer service, engineering, accounting
  • Accept and monitor incoming and outgoing courier deliveries including UPS and FedEx
  • Assign, distribute and collect ID badges for vendors and guests, as well as tracking temporary use badges
  • Maintain confidentiality as appropriate
  • Work closely with other receptionists to assist team members with parking inquiries and issues as they arise via Cascade PBS’s parking app
  • Update and maintain Reception page on Cascade PBS internal intranet
  • Process and prepare outgoing mail
  • Open, sort, mark as received, and distribute daily incoming mail to internal mailboxes
  • Inform recipients of incoming packages and maintain staff mailboxes
  • Monitor station vehicle calendars
  • Inventory, order, and maintain administrative event closet, lunchroom and general office supplies
  • Empty dishwasher each morning
  • Update and distribute Cascade PBS phone list
  • Work closely with on-call to provide training and updates of new protocols, practices, and equipment
  • Train supplemental staff and other temporary front desk personnel
  • Staff reception desk during special events as assigned
  • Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS
  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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