Job Seeker Registration
Employer Registration
Forgot Password
Login
Job Seeker Registration
Login
Candidate Registration
Login
Employer Registration

Receptionist -- Finance & Administration Division Job Details

back to search results

Vacancy has expired

Show me jobs like this one

Employer:  Rainforest Alliance.
Categories:  Finance/Accounting
Admin/Support
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  High School
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  NY - New York
City:  New York
Salary:  non-disclosed
Job Description: 

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary: 

The Receptionist will be responsible for performing a broad range of reception, communications, clerical and secretarial duties for the NY-HQ office. S/he will be the first point of contact for clients, customers, board members, international staff and donors and will be responsible for providing timely, courteous and efficient customer service to all guest and staff either by phone or in person.

Responsibilties: 
  • Consistent full day reception and phone coverage, welcome visitors, and manage couriers and deliveries;
  • Manage Rainforest Alliance’s PBX calls, routing calls and monitor the general office voicemail system;
  • Maintain employee telephone lists, and floor map;
  • Maintain copy room equipment, stock copier supplies and arrange technical support of copy room machines;
  • Post outgoing mail, sort and distribute all faxes, packages to directed individuals upon receipt;
  • Responsible for all outgoing package mailing and shipping;
  • Collect and edit departmental updates for monthly organization report;
  • Coordinate printing and distribution of business cards;
  • Assist Membership team with inquires and information;
  • Assist with updating and maintaining NY SharePoint page;
  • Set up WebEx meetings and maintain charge back log;
  • Coordinate Domtar donated paper orders;
  • Coordinate Certificate of Insurance requests;
  • Maintain electrical use tracking sheets and invoice log;
  • Conduct Internet research as needed;
  • Provide staff support assistance; and
  • Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: 
  • High school diploma;
  • Minimum 2 years of reception and office experience;
  • Demonstrated reliability regarding attendance and work performance;
  • Friendly, personable, “can do” attitude, customer service oriented;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to interact with a diverse clientele and staff;
  • Courteous and professional demeanor with experience providing customer service;
  • Experience in organizing and information management;
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks to completion;
  • Medium level of computer knowledge (Word, Excel and Outlook);
  • Knowledge of SharePoint helpful;
  • Flexibility and ability to work in busy environment;
  • Ability to work within a team as well as with little supervision; and
  • Spanish language skills a plus. 
Salary: 

Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided. 

Application: 

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance,  665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; Email: Personnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for. 

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

08/01/2011
Other languages:  Spanish

Featured jobs

Featured Employers

Statec


Post your jobs now!

Home Job Seeker Job Details

Top locations: CA - California | MA - Massachusetts | TX - Texas | IL - Illinois | NY - New York
Top sectors: Admin/Support | organic farming | Energy Jobs | Education/Training | Env. Health/Safety
Top keywords: sales jobs | wind energy technician | mechanical engineer jobs | green architect | energy manager


Home    About Us    Job Search    Employer Area    Links    Contact Us    Terms & Conditions    Privacy Policy   

Mother Earth NewsUtne ReaderNatural Home MagazineEarthMomentHerb CompanionHerbs for Health
Grit MagazineCappers MagazineMotorcycle Classics Magazine
Farm CollectorGas Engine MagazineSteam TractionGood Things to Eat
Mother Earth Organic Coffee and TeaOgden Publications

Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved | Ogden Publications, Inc., 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka, Kansas 66609-1265  |  Powered by JobMount Job Board Software