Receptionist

EPIC Early Learning is seeking a friendly and professional receptionist to join our team. As a receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our organization and will provide administrative support across the board. EPIC is a private, nonprofit organization that has been working hand-in-hand with children and families to provide early childhood educational services that strengthen our Central Washington communities for over 35 years. We are committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, and we value the teamwork and dedication of our employees in achieving this mission.
As a receptionist at EPIC Early Learning, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations at our organization. You will greet and welcome visitors, answer and direct phone calls, and provide information to parents and visitors with a warm and helpful attitude. Your administrative tasks will include managing and organizing files, handling incoming and outgoing calls, monitor parent sign in/out systems.
Compensation Level
$16.90 to $17.41 Hourly
Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide courteous and professional responses to telephone and on-site requests for information from community, parents, visitors and site personnel. Coordinate with the transportation personal in communicating transportation messages to appropriate staff and parents.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate records related to USDA program, including meal counts and certificates of eligibility
• Coordinate, maintain and compile all records related to in-kind donations.
• Provide support in the preparation of the monthly newsletter, parent announcements and mailings,
• Provide support for photocopying of materials and maintain correspondence for designated staff.
• Responsible for maintaining current information on bulletin board, assuring adequate supply of pamphlets and brochures.
• Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPICs culture of "See Something, Say Something".
• Perform classroom and other center duties, as a priority, when needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual/ Biliterate (English/Spanish) required.
• Proven work experience as a receptionist or in a customer service role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in using office equipment, such as printers and fax machines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, own transportation and required auto insurance.

• Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans
• Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)
• Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Seedling Scholarship Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance
• 403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)

1. Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen, Tb skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee.
2. Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within (30) days of employment and no cost to the employee).
3. Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
4. Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
5. Current Food Handlers card (obtain the training within 30 days of employment).
6. Current First Aid/CPR card (obtain within thirty 30 days of employment).
7. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
8. CEO Approval.