Receptionist

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

RECEPTIONIST

Opens: April 11, 2025
Closes: May 12, 2025

Department: Human Resources Reports to (title): Human Resources Director

Job Code: N-5 Job Location: Bois Forte Tribal Government- Nett Lake

Pay Range: Min: $12.72 Mid: $15.90 Max: $19.08 Supervises: None

Hours/week: Varies Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: On-Call Effective Date: 04/10/2025

Indian Child Protection
Background:

Yes Revised Date: 04/10/2025

Telecommute: No

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa policies and procedures.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Receptionist will be responsible for the front desk area of the designated department, and will assist callers and visitors in a
friendly, helpful manner. The Receptionist will represent Bois Forte Band of Chippewa in a professional and culturally sensitive
manner at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Answer incoming telephone calls, determines the purpose of callers and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or
department; Retrieves messages from voicemail and forwards to appropriate personnel; takes and delivers messages
or transfers calls to voicemail when appropriate personnel are unavailable.

2. Answer questions about organization and provide callers with addresses, directions, and other information.
3. Welcome on-site visitors, determine the nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
4. Monitor visitor access and issues pass when required.
5. Update appointment calendars.
6. Receive, sorts, and routes mail and maintains and routes publications.
7. Maintain fax machines, assist users, send faxes and retrieves and routes incoming faxes.
8. Create and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary.
9. Perform other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
10. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable

procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: • Three to twelve months related experience.

Education: • High school diploma or GED.

License/Certification: • None.

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• Ability to strictly adhere to the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to communicate with the public as a receptionist.

• Customer oriented.

• Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and

• Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords.

• Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available training and help desk.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee
encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the
noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be
required from time to time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive
motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in
transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing
are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental Demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
issues.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check
and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630
background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required
background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES. INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214
WHICH REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit
our website at www.boisforte.com to complete an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and
In Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-
757-6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.