Nonprofit

Front Desk Receptionist

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 15, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 29, 2025
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Compensation:
    At least USD $32.69 / hour
    Based on previous experience
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Civic Engagement, Community Development

    Description

    • Position will be open until filled. Anticipated Hire Date September 15th, 2025**

    Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people of color. Your unique perspectives and experiences are valued and will contribute to our mission in support of our South Seattle community.

    Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Front Desk Receptionist is a vital role on the RVFB team in being the first point of contact to our Community Members, visitors, donors, vendors and anyone contacting our Agency.

    Roles and Responsibilities include:

    • Greet Visitors and Community Members ensuring a smooth communication and collaboration.
    • Manage incoming and outgoing calls and reroute direct inquiries to the appropriate department
    • Maintain HUB area supplies
    • Address complaints and feedback ensuring to resolve issues promptly
    • Maintain a professional environment by keeping front desk area clean, inviting and well-organized contributing to the overall image of the Agency.
    • Open and Close HUB area
    • General Agency information email box management
    • Handle a variety of administrative tasks including mail correspondence, deliveries, appointment scheduling, maintaining logs, issue temporary badges.
    • Provide back up support to Office Administrator
    • Provide scheduling support for Community Connectors and grocery appointments

    Qualifications and Education Requirements:

    1 – 2 years’ experience coordinating an office environment. Record management a plus but formal education is not required.

    Required Skills:

    • Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Project management skills
    • Written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong efficient organizer
    • Initiative taker
    • De-escalation knowledge

    Preferred Skills:

    • Leadership skills
    • Systems thinking
    • Quality management
    • Process management
    • Position will be open until filled. Anticipated Hire Date September 15th, 2025**

    Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people of color. Your unique perspectives and experiences are valued and will contribute to our mission in support of our South Seattle community.

    Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Front Desk Receptionist is a vital role on the RVFB team in being the first point of contact to our Community Members, visitors, donors, vendors and anyone contacting our Agency.

    Roles and Responsibilities include:

    • Greet Visitors and Community Members ensuring a smooth communication and collaboration.
    • Manage incoming and outgoing calls and reroute direct inquiries to the appropriate department
    • Maintain HUB area supplies
    • Address complaints and feedback ensuring to resolve issues promptly
    • Maintain a…

    Benefits

    M, D, V, RX

    Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Accout

    401K w/ Match

    Flexible Spending with Dependent Care, and medical option

    Transportation/Commuter Option

    Tuition Reimbursement

    Life Insurance

    M, D, V, RX

    Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Accout

    401K w/ Match

    Flexible Spending with Dependent Care, and medical option

    Transportation/Commuter Option

    Tuition Reimbursement

    Life Insurance

    Location

    On-site
    9021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA

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