Front Desk Attendant ($17 - $17.50 hourly)

Position Summary

The Front Desk Attendant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service experiences. The Front Desk Attendant will be responsible for membership sales and/or verifying membership through a Point of Sales (POS) system, providing information, and answering questions about available programs and retention and appreciation of all guests.

The Front Desk Attendant will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be computer literate with proficient typing skills and the ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Must have excellent telephone skills with the ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in working with guests, members and staff.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience with a Point of Sales (POS) system preferred.
• Experience in membership recruitment preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a cashier and/or in customer service preferred.

Essential Functions

• Greet members and guests as they enter Kroc Center Hawaii and ensure that members and guests feel welcome and have a positive experience.
• Conducts informative tours of the Kroc Center Hawaii. Provides membership information to interested parties and explains the benefits of membership to all guests and visitors.
• Processes membership applications and guest passes for guests and members according to established procedures.
• Receive payment by cash, check, credit card or debit card. Compute and record totals of transactions; issue receipts, credits or change due to guests or members utilizing the Point of Sale (POS) kiosk system.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Monitor and verify access of members and guests into the appropriate areas; ensure that there is no misuse or abuse of identification cards.
• Provides prompt, professional, and courteous customer service by knowing current program and activity offerings and helps guests and members have their inquiries effectively addressed.
• Promote/sell programs and special events, making insightful recommendations that reflect the needs/interests of members and guests.
• Promote memberships, guest passes, and retail items utilizing the POS kiosk system.
• Receive and answer incoming telephone calls and visitors in a friendly and businesslike manner; direct calls/inquiries to appropriate program/staff in a timely manner.
• Communicate with members, guests, co-workers, and the general public using appropriate verbal and written language skills.
• Maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of the membership lobby, front desk, and makes sure public areas are safe, clean, and neatly arranged at all times.
• Responsible for all opening and closing duties and securing the POS area at the end of shift.
• Handle and resolve member’s and guests’ complaints, by obtaining and evaluating all relevant data to handle complaints and inquiries.
• Follow up with members and guests to ensure high-level satisfaction and determine future requirements.
• Notify Member Service Manager or leads of all issues and refer guests or members to them if further action is needed.
• Notify the appropriate department, staff, or manager to resolve issues, or by handling simple issues personally.
• Aid Services Manager and leads in maintaining a membership database of records utilizing a complex computer program. Ensures confidentiality of all data.
• Provide administrative support to include filing, data entry and mailing.
• Provide back-up support for Child Watch.
• Adhere to The Salvation Army’s policies and procedures in handling cash and accounting procedures.
• Assist in the receipt and safekeeping of all cash from each program venue.
• Aid the Member Services Manager and leads to ensure staff communicate daily with the Facilities Department to address cleanliness and maintenance related issues.
• Aid the Member Services Manager and leads to ensure staff exceed first-class customer service expectations.
• Maintains healthy relationships with coworkers by exhibiting good communications skills and positive attitude.
• follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
• Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings.
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that includes working on weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands

• Able to prioritize and organize work assignments and take projects from beginning through completion.
• Able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, motivational, and able to maintain a self-directed schedule.
• Genuine interest and commitment to providing quality service.
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner and remain calm when resolving problems using good judgment.
• Able to work with limited supervision, and work in a team setting with other professionals.
• Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects.

Physical Demands

• Sitting;
• Climbing and/or balancing;
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching, and/or crawling;
• Standing;
• Walking;
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination;
• Use of vision;
• Driving a vehicle;
• Pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.

Description Of Work Environment

Most work will be indoors at the Kroc Center Hawaii Front Desk in Kapolei and at the Kroc Center Hawaii administration office. Attendance at training and conferences may be required. Uniforms may be required, such as wearing Kroc Center Hawaii apparel.

Equipment Needs

• General office equipment such as computers, point-of-sales kiosks, photocopiers, scanners, printers, fax machines, telephones, microphones, audio-visual equipment, 10-key calculator, and automobile.