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Would you like to become our new receptionist (full-time, permanent, starting date: June 2, 2025)? Apply before April 30. 

Amsab-ISG is looking for an enthusiastic receptionist (full-time, permanent contract, starting June 2, 2025) who wants to be the first point of contact for visitors and contribute to the smooth operation of our organization. Are you communicative, customer-friendly, and have strong organizational skills? Then this job is for you.
 
Applications are open until April 30, 2025.

Become part of the Amsab-ISG team  

The Amsab Institute for Social History is the memory of social movements and socially engaged individuals who resist injustice and inequality. In their quest for equality, sustainability, and a better quality of life, themes such as labor, the environment, migration, gender, human rights, and global justice are central.   

As a cultural archive, we guarantee the preservation and protection of this heritage: letters, reports, posters, photos, films, books, but also digital archives and much more. You can consult all of this in our reading room or online. Through research, publications, our magazine "Brood & Rozen," exhibitions, and other public projects, we bring the often-invisible hidden histories behind this heritage to light.   

At Amsab-ISG, we believe in the power of a diverse team and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. 

A varied and interesting range of tasks 

  • You're the first point of contact at Amsab-ISG, both by phone and at the reception desk. You'll welcome visitors with an open and inclusive attitude, answer questions, and direct them to the right person or department. 
  • You manage administrative tasks, such as distributing mail, reserving meeting rooms, monitoring purchases and maintenance, and supporting the organization of public events. 

Your profile 

  • You have a high school diploma or relevant experience in a customer-facing position. 
  • You have a good command of Dutch. Knowledge of other languages ​​is a plus. 
  • You have a good knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
  • You have good communication skills.  
  • You are positive and empathetic, but also assertive enough.  
  • You work accurately, efficiently and discreetly. 
  • You are flexible, stress-resistant and solution-oriented. 
  • You are a team player, but you can also work independently.  

What do we offer? 

  • A varied and interesting position within an organization where you can further develop your skills. 
  • A salary in accordance with PC 329.01, Category A2. 
  • Fringe benefits such as good group insurance, meal vouchers and reimbursement for commuting. 
  • A pleasant workplace with a close-knit and motivated team. 

Interested?

Send your CV and cover letter no later than April 30, 2025 Unpleasant This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.After an initial selection based on your CV and cover letter, the selected candidates will be invited for an interview in May at Amsab-ISG, Bagattenstraat 174, 9000 Ghent. 

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