Receptionist/Office Assistant

Receptionist/Office Assistant

• Full or Part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position

• Reports to the Human Resources Manager

• $17-$19 per hour, depending on experience
• Position is based in Redding, Ca

• UWNC does not pay relocation expenses

• Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to employment@norcalunitedway.com
  

The Mission and Opportunity

United Way of Northern California (UWNC), based in Redding, is part of the world’s largest philanthropic

network and the globe’s largest non-governmental funder of social services. UWNC fights for the health,

education, and financial stability of all residents in its nine-county territory and is there for residents in

times of crisis. UWNC aims to expand operations fully throughout the region. Services include, but are not

limited to, the 211 human services helpline; crisis and disaster relief and recovery; financial stability

programs; activities that address homelessness; and Public Health information and education.

Job Summary
The Office Assistant will perform a wide variety of clerical and technical office support activities for UWNC
programs. The ideal individual will have strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to
maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Office Assistant will have the ability to work
independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times
to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets and directs visitors with a positive, helpful attitude

• Provides basic and accurate information, in-person and via phone/email

• Performs a variety of administrative tasks, including data entry, copying, folding, cutting, and filing

• Ensures reception area and common areas are tidy and presentable

• Answers phones in a professional manner, screening, taking messages, and routing calls as necessary

• Helps maintain office supplies

• Assist Operations Manager in maintaining and cleaning company vehicles; this includes driving the

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• Performs other related clerical tasks and job duties assigned by supervisor
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized

• Adept at multitasking

• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, procedures, and automated systems

• Skilled using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Proficient in using the Internet for research purposes

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

• Comfortable learning new software and navigating databases
• Able to work effectively with people across diverse backgrounds.

• Passion for United Way’s mission of fighting for the education, health, and financial stability of all

• Comfortable interacting with people from all ethnic and economic backgrounds. Shares UWNC’s passion

• Bilingual/multi-lingual a plus

• Valid Driver’s License

• Can Lift up to 25 pounds

• Can operate comfortably at a keyboard through an eight-hour shift

• Passion for the mission of UWNC

United Way of Northern California offers medical, dental, and health benefits; paid vacation and sick time; 12
paid holidays per year; company-paid life insurance, 401k Retirement Savings Program and an Employee
Assistance Program.

This position requires local travel within Redding and may require travel within our 9-County region and
occasional night and weekend shifts.

United Way of Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at UWNC is contingent on
submission to background checks.

Commitment to Diversity and Anti-Racism

United Way of Northern California is strongly and deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and

anti-racism principles. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to

race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sexual

orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, and marital status. We do not

tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form.

We strive to ensure that our staff and our volunteers, including volunteer leadership on our Board of Directors

and its committees, reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our policy is to treat all with dignity and

respect, including but not limited to staff, volunteers, clients, and prospective clients, colleagues at other non-

profits, donors, employees of government agencies and businesses, people attending our events, and

members of the public in general.

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