Junior Receptionist

Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet?

UTZ Certified is a label and a program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where sustainable farming is the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfil their ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future.

UTZ Certified is one of the largest programs for responsibly produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as Mars, Ahold, IKEA, D.E Master Blenders 1753, Migros, Tchibo and Nestlé.

UTZ Certified is headquartered in Amsterdam and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin America. UTZ Certified is looking to hire a:

Junior Receptionist

As part of the Finance & HR team, the Junior Receptionist provides a high level of service to visitors and colleagues. Under coordination of the secretary, he/she will work at the reception desk or elsewhere in the office where support is needed. Your responsibilities vary from reception to administrative tasks.

As a junior receptionist, you are enthusiastic, service orientated and approachable. You have a hands-on mentality, are representative and self-starting. You are always ready for the next task at hand and find satisfaction in helping out your colleagues and visitors. You are eager to develop yourself to a professional receptionist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secretarial tasks like handling phone calls, welcoming guests, making appointments.
• General administrative tasks like file management, setting up inventory, labelling electronic equipment order supplies and various other operational tasks for the Finance and HR department
• Hospitality: help  prepare lunch or serve coffee during meetings

The Junior Receptionist reports to the Manager Finance & HR.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Other languages like Dutch, Spanish, French are a plus
• Vocational Education background in the Secretarial or Business Administration (MBO 3 or 4)
• Good communication skills, representative and service-oriented
• Ability to structure and organize paperwork and digital filing
• A flexible and accurate working mentality, ability to handle multiple priorities
• Self starting, eager to learn
• 0 – 2 year work experience

Employment is based upon 32 - 40 hours/week. The position is based in Amsterdam. We can only consider candidates who have a work & residency permit for the Netherlands/EU. Please note that we will check your references after the last interview.

This is your opportunity to create real value for a meaningful global sustainability initiative!

Please send your application (1-page letter and 2-page cv) toapplication@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl before July 15^th, mentioning Junior Receptionist in the subject line. For more information about this position please contact Anneke van Abbema: +31 (0) 41 89 98 46.

More information about UTZ Certified: www.utzcertified.org.