Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $16.71 to $18.58 per hour, depending on experience
Receptionist I
Organization: Fairbanks Rescue Mission
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Department: Administrative
Reports To: Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: MondayFriday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Starting Pay: $16.71 to $18.58 per hour, depending on experience
Organization Overview
The Fairbanks Rescue Mission is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. Through shelter services, outreach, and recovery support, the Mission works to bring hope, stability, and practical assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Position Summary
The Administrative Coordinator supports daily office and administrative operations while helping maintain an organized, welcoming, and mission-focused environment. This role assists leadership and staff with administrative tasks, office coordination, volunteer support, and front-office hospitality for guests, donors, and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for daily office operations.
- Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and visitor inquiries.
- Maintain organized files, records, and administrative documentation.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing documents or reports.
- Greet guests, volunteers, donors, and clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assist the Operations Manager with coordinating volunteers and directing them to assigned service areas or tasks.
- Receive and help process donations as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the administrative office area.
- Support program staff and leadership with general administrative tasks.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive organizational, employee, and guest information.
- Support the mission, values, and policies of the Fairbanks Rescue Mission in all work activities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; administrative training or an associate degree preferred.
- Previous administrative, office support, or customer service experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar office software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Faith Commitment
The Fairbanks Rescue Mission operates as a Christian faith-based organization. Employees are expected to respect and support the Missions values and work environment.
Work Environment
This position operates in an office environment within a nonprofit ministry setting and may involve interaction with staff, volunteers, donors, and individuals receiving services from the Mission.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage starting at $16.71 to $18.58 per hour, depending on experience
- Paid time off and holidays
- Vision and dental insurance (based on full-time status)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter to admin@fairbanksrescuemission.org or Cshort@fairbanksrescuemission.org. Please include Administrative Coordinator Application in the subject line. Qualified applicants will be contacted for further consideration.