Job Description

Overview:

This job contributes to REI’s success by providing first-class exceptional customer service to employees, visitors and vendors as the first point of contact for the organization . This position will uphold REI’s culture at all times while making employees and guests feel welcomed and valued. Along with customer focused concierge responsibilities, this role will provide efficient and effective operation of the HQ phone system. As needed, the Receptionist will support the Corporate Services department along with other HQ departments with clerical tasks. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

 

• Offer outstanding customer service skills in dealing with the public and REI staff, using tact and discretion at all times.

• Answer and route incoming calls during normal business operating hours. Phones to be answered physically onsite or remotely from other locations when covering for team members.

• Greet visitors in a professional, courteous, and appropriate manner.

• Be familiar with local community surrounding campus locations to guide employees and guests to nearby activities, directions, amenities, and services.

• Act as concierge for satellite offices and the first point of contact between the organization, employees and guests.

• Field questions and feedback from onsite personnel and support where needed. Resolve issues autonomously or escalate appropriately when needed while offering first-class customer service.

• Partner with Asset Protection and Health & Safety for site surveillance, badging inquiries, and health screenings as needed and approved by Manager, Campus Services.

• Complete assigned clerical tasks in support of the Corporate Services department or clerical projects as requested by HQ departments and approved by the Manager, Campus Services. Examples of tasks may include but not limited to processing purchase order requests, maintaining staff updates for campus services software such as SharePoint, iOffice, WeWork etc.

• Complete daily site check for site quality and readiness.

• Serve as a notary as an impartial witness to signing official documents for REI staff as requested.

• Support onsite events and activities as needed.

• Be onsite point of contact for facilities and vendor arrivals when needed.

• Train reception new hires and / or temp workers when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work autonomously with a minimum of direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with confidential information.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Passionately participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound actions.
• Considers the ultimate impact of outcomes and actions on internal and external customers.
• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work.
• Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
• Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization.

Closing:

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a  fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.   

Pay Transparency  

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI  provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to  determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic  location or other relevant factors. 

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and  accrued time off. Click  here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.  

Base Pay Range: USD $17.79 - USD $24.86 /Hr.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Remote job, Outdoor,

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