Switchboard Operator - PRN

Urgently Hiring: Enjoy a Quiet, Peaceful Work Environment as a Switchboard Operator/Receptionist PRN Job Title: Switchboard Operator/Receptionist PRN Department: Bell Room Reports to: Mother House Administrator Job Status: PRN / Non-Exempt / Hourly About Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Impelled by the love of Christ, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL), a Roman Catholic congregation of women religious, offer every loving service in our power to meet the critical needs of Gods people.

Established in 1858 in Kansas, the Sisters of Charity live our mission in the spirit of our founders: St.

Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, and Mother Xavier Ross.

The Sisters, as Gospel-centered women, share a tradition of responding to the needs of the time, ministering to the vulnerable and marginalized, and caring for the fragile Earth.

We share our mission in partnership and collaboration with those committed to working for peace and justice.

Position Summary: The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth is offering an opportunity for a friendly, reliable Switchboard Operator/Receptionist PRN at the Mother House.

The Switchboard Operator/Receptionist PRN performs duties related to the operation of the phone system and paging system.

Deals with Sisters, employees, and the public in a careful, friendly and appropriate manner.

This flexible role involves approximately 10-15 variable hours per week, including some evenings and weekends, with occasional extra hours to cover vacations or other absences.

The schedule is announced weekly.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and prior receptionist experience is a plus.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Efficiently operates a multiline phone system and related software in order to accurately relay incoming, outgoing, and intra-system calls.Accurately records and transmits messages.Greets and welcomes visitors to the Mother House, identifies the purpose of their visit, and provides appropriate information or connects them with the Sisters or staff as needed.Responds promptly and efficiently to emergency calls, fire alarms, etc.

Determines urgency of situation and contacts the Mother House Administrator if necessary.Occasionally assist with special projects.Directs and records deliveries as required.Maintains the reception desk/area in a clean and organized manner.Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent education required.Previous experience in the operation of a telephone/paging system is preferred as well as receptionist duties.Basic computer skills required.

Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat a plus.Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.Organizational skills necessary to maintain accurate data.Demonstrates a sound work ethic, trustworthy, respectful, and dependable.Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with diverse groups of internal and external callers, visitors, employees, and S...