Part-time Receptionist

BlueSkies for Children is a national model for early care and education, and is the only child care center in Oakland accredited by NAEYC, providing a balanced program of nurturing and enrichment all day and all year for children from infancy through age five. We are currently searching for a part-time receptionist who can meet the following core accountabilities:

• Friendly, welcoming and consistent presence in the front office, performing some security functions
• Accurately answer questions or appropriately refer them to others
• Perform basic office functions
• Support activities and information needs of teachers, parents, and staff

Ideal candidates will:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have at least 1 year of experience in an office setting
• Have familiarity with office routines, standard practices, and office equipment (PC, copier, phone system)
• Have a professional appearance and friendly demeanor
• Be emotionally stable in the workplace
• Be proficient in spoken and written English; second language welcomed
• Have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Photos)
• Be able to maintain equilibrium in a busy office with multiple demands
• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and respond to changing priorities
• Salesforce experience/skills and experience with donor tracking and acknowledgement a plus

Personal Relation Skills

• Show respect for all children, staff and families; respond with sensitivity to people's needs
• Work as a cooperative member of an office team

Miscellaneous

• Dependable and prompt
• Incorporate the behaviors outlined in the BlueSkies for Children Employee Handbook.
• In good health; physical exam required
• Able to run errands in a personal vehicle
• Able to pass background check/criminal clearance

BlueSkies offers employees:

• Competitive pay/salaries
• Support for professional and educational growth
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Employer matched IRA

BlueSkies is a multicultural community, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Setting: Education

Hours per week: 10-19

Typical end time: 6PM

Typical start time: 2PM

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person