Office Assistant - Front Desk Receptionist at Piedmont Triad Regional Council – Kernersville, North Carolina

CATEGORY: Administration

EOE STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individual will primarily function as front desk receptionist within a governmental organization on a part-time basis. Performs general office support duties and clerical support to organization's departments. Duties will include initial point of public contact operating a multi-line switchboard for a staff of 85, composition, data entry and records/file management. Employee will respond to general inquiries and technical assistance calls; maintain stock of office supplies; assist with meeting and conference room coordination, etc. and perform other general office duties.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee should have working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and various computer products, including Microsoft programs. Strong organizational skills, as well as superb communication skills, both oral and written, are required to interact with a variety of customers including general public, elected officials, co-workers, and other organizations. Position requires the ability to resolve problem situations on own accord and be resourceful in gathering and giving program information to the general public in a tactful manner.

Requires high school graduation or equivalent supplemented by additional business and/or computer courses and two years of experience in administrative support duties. Demonstrated ability in use Microsoft Office products required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Successful candidate must pass organization's pre-employment drug screen and background screening process. Valid NC driver's license required. Salary is $16.22

If you are selected to fill the role of Office Assistant, you will need to present a valid driver's license, pass the pre-employment drug screen and background screening process. Travel may be required on occasion. Hours worked are flexible up to 24 hours per week but not to exceed 1,000 hours annually.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

At the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), we work to implement creative regional solutions to improve the lives of the community. When you visit our vibrant office conveniently located in Kernersville, the center of the Triad, you find our passionate staff members working diligently to fulfill our mission. Our office is on the southside of the Interstate 40 at the NC Highway 66 interchange. It is a 20-minute drive to downtown Greensboro, Winston Salem, or High Point. Our location is equipped with an electric charging station.

Our organization has seven core departments; Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Community Development Services, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. Our staff in each department specializes in serving its niche of the Triad community.

PTRC employees are constantly looking for ways to innovate and expand our programs. We look for ways to enrich our lives in and outside of the workplace. If you are passionate about serving the public and desire to grow and expand your skillset, the PTRC could be an excellent fit for you!

The PTRC hires and retains staff that is at the top of their field. See why our employees love working at the PTRC.

SALARY RANGE: Salary is $16.22/hour. Typical schedule rotates on a week on/week off, alternating between an 8:30am-5pm two day and three day work week. FICA and EAP services only.

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Part-Time

LOCATION: NC, Kernersville

OPEN DATE: 1/21/2026

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