Receptionist

Langley Campus

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Part-Time Permanent

Are you passionate about embodying the spirit of hospitality and creating a warm, welcoming environment? Join us at Christian Life Assembly as the face of our organization, serving both our internal team and external guests. As the receptionist, you will play a vital role in fostering a gracious and godly atmosphere, ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels valued and respected. Your duties will involve assisting staff, congregations, and outside groups in practical ways, all while exemplifying the love and grace of Christ. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by spreading hospitality and kindness, we invite you to apply for this important role.

Closing date: May 15, 2024

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to: JoinTheTeam@clachurch.com

Receive and transfer all incoming calls, faxes, and emails (includes answering questions and addressing complaints) as well as maintain the phone voicemail message system.
Greeting and welcoming all those who walk through the CLA Centre doors and assisting them as needed.
Support Ministries with clerical support such as…
Create and contribute to a welcoming and gracious atmosphere by maintaining a tidy, presentable workspace and ensuring all necessary materials are accessible.
- Keeping informed of and tracking current and up coming church activities
- Keeping informed of and tracking staff absences, birthdays, etc.
- Coordinate weekly office supply orders
- Church database-related projects such as first-time guest letters, baptism and child dedication certificates, etc.
- Handling all incoming and outgoing mail including Canada Post, couriers, deliveries
- Other special projects such as assisting with mail outs, etc.
Other duties as required

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Knowledge, Skill, Ability

Proven experience as receptionist or related position
Strong communication and people skills
Customer service oriented
Maintain tact and diplomacy in dealing with all people
Ability to learn assigned tasks quickly
Ability to operate standard office equipment(e.g. photocopier, printer, etc.)
Proficient on the computer and good knowledge of MS Office programs
Ability to type with reasonable speed and accuracy
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
·Good organizational, time management and multitasking ability.
Able to perform simple math calculations

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Behavioural Competencies

Spiritual Focus: To live an authentic and growing Christian life.
CLA Focus: Ability and willingness to align one's own behaviour with the overall mission and strategies of CLA:

Our Mission: Joining God in transforming our lives, neighbourhoods, nation, and world.
Our Strategies:

GATHER: Regularly attend CLA's Sunday church services.
GROW: Engage in meaningful, growing relationship with God and other Christ-followers in CLA.
SERVE: Volunteer my time and talents to serve others in or through CLA.
GO: Share my faith through love and good deeds in my neighbourhood and world.

Service Focus: Desire to focus one's efforts on discovery, meeting and serving the needs of the others as they align with the ministry focus and goals.
Teamwork: Work cooperatively within teams, work groups and across CLA to achieve overall vision and goals.
Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to and work effectively within variety of diverse situations.
Problem Solving: Ability to review situations, organize the information, identify some key factors and suggest/generate solutions.

‍Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of Reception or Administrative experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training. Switchboard experience and business courses would be an asset.