The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan's education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services.  We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning , and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need. 

We are currently seeking (2) Part-Time Receptionists *at the *Woodsedge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan.

The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide receptionist duties for the front desk of site or program
• Handles questions from the public and refers to appropriate program or person
• Process incoming mail
• Schedules conference rooms for programs to be held at Kalamazoo RESA buildings; coordinates equipment, refreshments, registration, and other necessary activities/needs
• Composes, or transcribes from rough draft; correspondence, bulletins, reports and other material

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Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months' related experience and/or training. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and experience in customer service. Experience as a school receptionist preferred.

This is an 11-month calendar position in job grade 12 with an hourly rate of pay between $16.50 and $24.15. Hours vary from 15-35 a week, M-F 7:30-3:30 (schedule to be worked out between 2 receptionists)

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes  health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan's Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives -- all within a supportive and caring  culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident