Receptionist

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide reception services and office support in order to ensure efficient operations within the company’s main office.

LOCATION: Anchorage, AK

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

· At least two (2) years of similar experience in an office setting

· Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Excellent customer service skills

· Reliability – good attendance is essential

Applicant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

· Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and office administration

· Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications, including Outlook and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power Point mostly), Adobe, Microsoft Teams

Applicant must demonstrate the following skills:

· Effective and timely communication skills over the phone, in person, and in writing

· Reliability – good attendance is essential

· Work well alone, in teams, and in diverse populations

· Ability to meet and establish good working relationships with people

· Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and complete objectives

· Ability to read and follow instructions

· Ability to exercise discretion, as this role may come across sensitive information from time to time

· Computer skills including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, word processing, publishing, calendaring, emails, and PowerPoint programs at a highly proficient level utilizing MS programs: Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· Knowledge of how to operate printers, fax, scanner, phones, and e-mail.

· Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to assist people

· Information management, including organizing and planning

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

The Receptionist will have to spend most hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The Receptionist may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

Working Conditions:

The office may be a busy facility. The Receptionist may have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of employees, staff, visitors, clients, contractors, and the general public. The Receptionist may find the environment to be busy, noisy, and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.