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Job overview
The Salvation Army is hiring a Receptionist. The Salvation Army’s Lawrence Corps is hiring a Receptionist and offers a benefit package to part-time employees, including generous paid time off, employer‑funded pension after one year, supplemental insurance options, and a purpose‑driven role. The position involves greeting visitors, handling calls, and maintaining office order.
Key focus areas include Answer and route phone calls courteously, taking messages as needed., Verify visitor appointments and admit only authorized individuals., and Monitor foot traffic and guide people to appropriate locations..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Bilingual Spanish English, Professional Demeanor, Excellent Phone Skills, Travel Ability, Operate Office Equipment, and Phone Etiquette.
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Full job description
Receptionist
Job Locations US-MA-Lawrence
Job ID
2026-14947
Category
Administrative
Type
Regular Part-Time
Overview
The Salvation Army’sLawrence Corps., is hiring aReceptionistand offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
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Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
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Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
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Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
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Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location : 250 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA
Hours/week: 25 hours per week
Monday/Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Exemption: Non-exempt
Pay Range : $15.30 - $21.42 per hour
starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications
Maintain the image of The Salvation Army to the public and clients through assigned responsibilities for greeting and directing all visitors, either in person or on the phone.
This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Answer phone calls in a courteous manner and properly route all phone calls and taking messages when appropriate
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Verify appointments of visitors and admit only authorized people.
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Monitor foot traffic and guide individuals to proper locations within the building
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Maintain files of general Corps business and keep reception are in good order
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Maintain office supply inventory and process orders as requested.
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Sort and route all incoming mail and process all outgoing mail
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Sign for deliveries and make sure the receiving individual is notified
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Assist with clerical duties as requested – printing, typing, copying, filing, stamping, etc
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Refer people with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer.
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Perform other related duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
One to two years' experience preferred
Other Qualifications:
Professional demeanor and excellent phone skills
Must be bilingual (Spanish and English)
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include:
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Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
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Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
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Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
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Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
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Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
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Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
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Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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