Minnesota Job Opening Receptionist position will close on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m.

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AFSCME Council 5: Receptionist

AFSCME MN Council 5 is currently seeking applicants for the position of Receptionist Support Specialist. A brief description and qualifications for the position are shown below.

This Receptionist position is full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM and is based out of the South St. Paul Office.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
This position will provide receptionist and secretarial /clerical support for AFSCME Council 5.

The person in this position will be operating a multiple line, ShoreTel 560 switchboard system in which they will be accepting, screening, and directing callers to the appropriate staff. They will also be greeting and directing visitors to the office.

The person in this position will provide regular maintenance of a computerized database containing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Council 5 local union officers and members. This will include on-going address changes and maintaining other membership data.

This person will be responsible for daily mail distribution, completing or assisting with various outgoing mailings, and performing other general administrative support.

Desired Qualifications:
The successful applicant must be very knowledgeable of proper telephone reception etiquette procedures and practices. The applicant must be able to interact with callers, visitors, and staff in a friendly and positive manner, and maintain that demeanor under highly charged, busy, or trying circumstances.

The applicant should be knowledgeable of standard office procedures and practices, and must be very detail oriented. They should be proficient with Microsoft Word, and computer literate to maintain an ACCESS database program.

The successful applicant will need to be able to effectively balance conflicting priorities in order to meet those deadlines deemed most critical. Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures.

To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Lois McEwen at:
- AFSCME MN Council 5, 300 Hardman Avenue So., Ste; #2, South St. Paul, MN 55075
- Fax: [phone]
- Email: [e-mail]

Deadline: The posting for this position will close on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m.

AFSCME Council 5 is an equal opportunity employer.