Our Lamar office in Pittsburgh, PA, is now hiring a Receptionist to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Receptionist position is to receive and route incoming calls, distribute mail, and handle other clerical duties as assigned by management.

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What you can expect from us:

• A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
• A Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule with paid holidays
• An hourly range of $15 - $16 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
• A comprehensive 90 day training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we're looking for in YOU:

• Requires an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use fax machine, copiers, scanners and binding machines

Education and Experience Requirements:
Required -

• High school diploma or Equivalent

Preferred -

• Associates degree, business school certification, and/or some college
• A minimum of 6 months' office experience

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.

A day in the life:

• Operate telephone to answer, screen, and route calls; relay messages
• Greet and answer inquiries from general public, customers and visitors; route and resolve information requests
• Sort incoming mail to the appropriate person and/or department.
• Perform faxing, photocopying and filing duties.
• Other duties assigned by Management

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is the office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting more than 50%, and talking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
  
  

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

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