Receptionist - Helsingin Kansainvälisen Koulun Vanhempain Yhdistys ry - Helsinki, Finland
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Job Description
The International School of Helsinki (ISH) is a vibrant, inclusive, and non-profit learning community offering education to students aged 4 to 18 through the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. Located in Finland's capital, ISH fosters a global mindset and prepares students for the complexities of the modern world. Our community includes over 100 staff members and approximately 500 students representing diverse cultures and nationalities. We are seeking a new, temporary team member to support the office staff at the reception, offering help with office duties. **Key Responsibilities Include:** - Warmly welcome guests, hand out visitors passes, and assist all people upon arrival at the school, including parents, students, and staff - Respond to telephone inquiries and forward calls and messages - Sort and distribute daily mail - Assist in copying and archiving duties - Arrange catering, and support other events and arrangements - Help the school personnel in any other duties and needs **What We Offer** This role provides opportunities to develop your skills in customer service work and to collaborate within a vibrant international learning community. ISH offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive private occupational health coverage, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes inclusion, wellbeing, and autonomy. Salary without experience extras is 2 136,69 €/month. **Qualifications** - Proactive, warm and friendly customer service approach is essential - Proficiency in spoken and written English and Finnish - Sensitivity to an international environment This position is a **2-3 months** leave replacement, initially confirmed until November 18. **Child Protection & Safeguarding** ISH is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must pass background checks, including criminal record clearance and reference verification. **How to Apply** Please submit the following in **PDF files** to employment@ishelsinki.fi - A letter of application explaining your suitability for the role, including your training, work experience, and your alignment with ISHs inclusion values - A current CV - Any other evidence of experience with office work and customer service experience **Employment term:** - August 11- November 18, 2026. Flexibility to extend the end date or ability to continue part time is an advantage, in case the return date of the replaced employee is extended.
Company Information
Helsingin Kansainvälisen Koulun Vanhempain Yhdistys ry
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Responsibilities
- Welcoming visitors and distributing visitor passes
- Answering and forwarding phone calls and messages
- Sorting and distributing daily mail
- Assisting with copying and archiving tasks
- Organizing catering and supporting events
- Assisting staff with other duties
Requirements
- Proactive, warm and friendly customer service approach
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Finnish
- Sensitivity to an international environment
Education Level
None requiredRecruitment Process
- 1Send PDF application including cover letter, CV, and proof of experience to employment@ishelsinki.fi
