Job Posting: Receptionist (Closes Dec. 6)

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band is looking for someone to fill the Receptionist position at the Band Office. This person will be working full-time (35 hours per week) beginning in  January 2012. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two 15-minute breaks and an hour for lunch (12 noon to 1 p.m.)

Job duties will include:
  • Answering the phone & directing calls appriopriately
  • Taking detailed messages & checking voice mail daily
  • Assisting visitors to the Band Office (may include helping them fill out forms or making appointments for them)
  • Sorting mail & faxes
  • Contacting band & council members
  • Organizing meetings
  • Photocopying or faxing for staff and band members
  • Helping with the Yo! News
  • Maintaining front desk filing system & equipment
  • Keeping the reception area, lobby and kitchen tidy
 
The succesful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Friendliness
  • Extremely high work ethic and confidentiality
  • Ability to multi-task under pressure
  • Attention to detail in an office environment
  • Absolute punctuality and reliability

This job will require you to have a personal cell phone and be willing to use it to text community members. Interested candidates may submit a resumé and cover letter in person at the Band Office (addressed to Les Taylor) or by mail to:

Les Taylor, Band Manager
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations
PO Box 998
Port Hardy, BC
V0N 2P0

POSTING CLOSES ON DECEMBER 6, 2011 AT 4:00 PM