Receptionist

Overview:

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for guests entering the building on weekday mornings and calling or emailing the church. A key part of this role is ensuring the office area and kitchen are well maintained, organized and presentable to both staff and visitors. Reporting to the Executive Pastor and serving on the ‘Min Ops’ team, the Receptionist will play a critical role in the day to day operations of the church and staff culture.

Mission:

Redwood exists to be a Jesus-centred, Spirit-led community of reconciliation, joining God in his mission to see all people reconciled to God, the earth, each other, and ourselves. Redwood’s Vision is to see Northwestern Ontario become one of the best places to live in Canada for all people. This role is key in the fulfillment of that mission and vision.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and deliver messages to colleagues.
• Open the building Monday through Thursday.
• To be a welcoming presence for guests during office hours.
• Collect and distribute incoming mail, packages, deliveries, and prepare outgoing mail.
• Walk through the facility once per working day to observe anything requiring attention.
• Prepare coffee for staff and refreshments for prayer meetings and staff gatherings.
• Order items such as office supplies, hospitality inventory, etc. 
• Help count the offering and process the deposit.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Occasional laundry duties for ministry events as required.
• Assisting congregants and guests with event registrations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned (availability for “floating” based on various needs as they arise).
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Accountabilities

• To be aligned and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Redwood Park Church.
• To be a team player by supporting the ministry of Redwood and the pastoral staff.
• To be an effective interpersonal communicator.
• To be relentlessly proactive and follow through on assigned tasks.
• To conduct oneself with professionalism, diligence and friendliness.
• To live and work with integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing tasks independently.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and employ excellent judgment and professionalism at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and technological skills.
• Highly organized.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Google Workspace is an asset
• Bookkeeping experience would be considered an asset.

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