Central Office Receptionist

Term: Summer/Fall/Spring

Positions available: 2

Ideal start date: ASAP!

Application Deadline: Rolling. Early submissions will receive priority.

DUTIES: The Receptionists are responsible for handling questions, problems, payments, applications, etc., from co-op members and the public. This position involves extensive public contact, telephone work, paperwork & data entry. The receptionists answer the phones; work at the counter; open the office; distribute and answer mail; and write up payments. They also help out in the Housing Department and the rest of the office with data entry, filing, and other general office work.

REQUIREMENTS: This job requires a lot of patience and tact, as well as a good manner (and willingness to work with) the public. You must be able to work 20 hrs/week between 10am & 5pm Monday thru Friday in the Summer and Spring and 15 in the Fall. You must be dependable, friendly, and able to keep calm in a hectic office situation. You must have good data-entry skills, type at least 50 wpm, and must be able to follow directions and learn quickly. You must have 6 months prior work experience, including some office experience. It helps if you know something about BSC policies and application procedures, but it is not a prerequisite. You must be a BSC member and meet student eligibility guidelines to hold this job. You cannot hold a unit-level manager position or be on the Board of Directors and hold a Central Level job.

HOURS/CREDIT: This is a 20-hour/week position for Summer and Spring, and 15-hour/week position for Fall. Compensation varies by term and whether you reside in a BSC house or apartment. Please see below.

1) Summer: All 20 hours are paid ($22/hr) and none go towards workshift. This applies to both houses and apartments.

2) Fall: In houses, 10 hours are paid and 5 fulfil workshift requirement. In apartments, all 15 is paid, and holder still does their workshift separately at their apartment.

3) Spring: In houses, 15 hours are paid, and 5 fulfil workshift requirement. In apartments, all 20 is paid, and holder still does their workshift separately at their apartment.

If for whatever reason this job begins mid-semester, the stipend will be prorated. This position starts ASAP and lasts indefinitely. A one-year commitment is preferred.

TO APPLY: Click the BSC Job Application link to fill out the job application Google Form. For more information, please contact Giovanni Smith, Housing Supervisor, at gsmith@bsc.coop.

The BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The BSC encourages applications from those who are formerly incarcerated, people of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and women.