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  TITLE: Receptionist/Secretary

REPORTS TO: Director-March for Babies & Operations

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement

POSITION PURPOSE:
Process and direct telephone calls to/for March for Babies staff, and as available, for the Illinois chapter. Provide medium technical (computer/Microsoft Word and Excel, Access) assistance to the March for Babies Staff. Provide clerical support to the Operations and March for Babies Departments.
 


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Operations responsibilities include:
  • Answer telephones and take messages route calls to appropriate staff.
  • Assist in preparing and entry of data into CWMS/FRED
  • Assist with mail (both incoming and outgoing). Parcels, boxes and packages should immediately be directed to recipient.
  • Assist with other miscellaneous tasks.
  • Donor acknowledgement letters sent accurately.
  • March for Babies responsibilities include:
  • Sending supplies, answering phone calls and email in regards to March for Babies; making phone calls to team and/or volunteers for follow up.
  • Ordering supplies and assisting with mailings.
  • Working with volunteers in the office.
  • Send out meeting reminders and do follow up;  Create and update flyers; Walk data entry.
  • Assist State March for Babies Director with specific tasks as needed.
  • Assist March for Babies staff with any additional tasks as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • High School diploma or better with some verbal and writing skills required.
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • Familiar with e-mail/Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, flexible, calm demeanor
  • Computer skills – MS Office preferred, Excel


Vickie Thornley, March for Babies, Director
Email: Vthornley@marchofdimes.com  &
Joe Beczak, Operations/Director
Email: Jbeczak@marchofdimes.com
March of Dimes
Illinois Chapter
111 West Jackson, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60604
Fax: 312.435.0988 or 0966
    


 
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