Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Receptionist in our Bangor office within the Corporate Services Department.
As part of the Reception team, your duties will include greeting and directing clients, handling incoming calls on a multi-line telephone system, providing information and referral services, processing mail and deliveries, faxing, filing, organizing, and assisting with clerical support for the team and for other agency staff as needed.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have three year’s work experience, including previous experience handling multiple phone calls, previous reception experience, and positive experience working with the public. In addition, the candidate must be proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to multi-task in a busy office setting, and be professional in conduct and appearance.
Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must have background check results that are satisfactory to Penquis and indicate no previous or current record of involvement with child abuse, neglect or exploitation and no disqualifying criminal record or motor vehicle record as outlined in current contract provisions.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Apply online at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973-3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description. Applications will be accepted until May 7, 2021.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.
