Finance Assistant – Full Time – Berkshire United Way

Berkshire United Way seeks Finance Assistant for a full time (35 hours/week) position to perform Accounts Receivable and Payable functions. Works closely with Development department to record donations and pledge payments; assists with monthly closing; documents expenses for state and federal grants.  Requires 3 years finance experience, strong computer database management skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.  Experience with constituent relationship management (CRM) package preferred.  Bachelor’s degree required. Generous benefits.

 

Send cover letter and resumes to BUW, 200 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or e-mail finance@berkshireunitedway.org by October 13th or until position is filled. EOE.

 

 

Bank Teller – Part Time – Greylock Federal Credit Union

Greylock Federal Credit Union

Current Open Positions:
Part-Time Teller – Lanesboro Monday-Friday 1pm – 6 pm, rotating Saturdays at other locations

We are also looking for “Saturday tellers” at the following locations:
Elm Street
Merrill Road
Great Barrington
Adams
(The work schedule will be Saturdays and 1 to 2 days per week, up to a maximum of 13 hours per week):
You may access our employment application on the Greylock website www.greylock.org or contact hr@greylock.org.
Greylock Federal Credit Union

TELLER
Under the supervision of the Teller Supervisor, performs a variety of teller and member services to Credit Union members in conformance with established Credit Union policies, strategies and procedures.

Key Job Requirements:
1. Performs any functions, within scope of authority and expertise to provide the highest level of service and responsiveness to the members served by the Credit Union while performing all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines and Credit Union policies and procedures.
2. Accurately processes a variety of member transactions in accordance with cash handling procedures and policy (deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, check cashing, etc). Cross-trained to effectively image checks to assist with the Branch Capture function. Balances cash, work and ensures proper documentation is signed and stamped at end of day.
3. Actively cross sells and provides information concerning Credit Union products and services in accordance with Credit Union policies. Promotes Branch business development and seeks to broaden member base. Responds to member inquiries and refers to Member Services for further action as needed.
4. Adheres to branch security practices and guidelines (secures work station, keys, combinations, key-card and member information), and regulatory compliance. Accountable for organizing work station, inventorying cash/coin, requesting currency and hand counting upon receipt. Keeps abreast of ongoing changes, specific to job knowledge, through the use of comprehension exercises, questionnaires and the GOLD/BVS (Greylock Online Learning and Development) courses.
5. Actively participates in all sales campaigns through the use of The Product Knowledge Center, TMAs and Forums.

Related Responsibilities:
6. Uses Greylock’s principles of Relationship Decisioning.
7. Promotes the Credit Union wherever and whenever possible. Encouraged to actively represent the Credit Union in local civic, community and professional organizations.
The above is a description of the ordinary duties of the position. It should be expected that from time to time other duties related and unrelated to the above, may be assigned and, therefore, required.

Position Requirements:
• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Six months cash handling experience in a financial or service related position preferred.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively service high a volume of transactions.
• Perform as a team player, displaying positive and professional attitude toward members and co-workers.
• Ability to use various types of office equipment, including office software, spread sheet applications and adding machines and PC proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for a long period of time.

Homelessness: The Other Side of the Nation’s Premiere Cultural Resort

OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series

Cara Davis, Construct Executive Director

Homelessness: The Other Side of the Nation’s Premiere Cultural Resort

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014

Time: 10:30am to 12pm

Location:

The Rabbi Jack Stern Center

41 Mahaiwe Street

Great Barrington, MA 01230

Limited seating, reservations recommended.

 

“I never imagined that homelessness was an issue in south Berkshire County!” is the #1 response she gets when people ask what ‘What’s Construct?’ Join Cara Davis, Executive Director of Construct, Inc., for a talk about the housing, economic and personal issues that contribute to poverty and homelessness in the southern Berkshire region. She will discuss the important work Construct does in the area, its unique history, and the impact that personal and community action have upon ending homelessness. Construct serves hundreds of people in southern Berkshire County each year with a continuum of housing options and other related services.

Lois Lenehan and Warren Hagler, Co-chairs Distinguished Speakers Series

**Send checks to: OLLI at BCC, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, 01201; or sign up with credit card by calling the OLLI office at 413.236.2190**

*OLLI talks are free to BCC students and staff with ID

 

Cara Davis, Saturday, September 27, 2014

NAME:  _________________________________________________       PHONE: ________________________

 

PLEASE RESERVE  ____  PLACES FOR MEMBERS AT $10  ____  PLACES FOR GUESTS AT $15     TOTAL_________                

Master Card            American Express                      Discover Card         Visa

Credit Card #:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Print name as it appears on card: ___________________________________________ Exp. Date (mm/yy): ________   Sec. Code: _______

Billing address of card: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Payment Also Accepted at the Door

 

Megan Whilden

Executive Director

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Berkshire Community College

1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

mwhilden@berkshirecc.edu

413.236.2192

Transfer Fair

On Monday, October 6th, a Transfer Fair will be held from 10:00am- 1:00pm in the cafeteria.

Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be available to provide transfer information:

  • Albany College of Pharmacy & Health
  • American International College
  • Bay Path University
  • Clarkson University
  • College of St. Rose
  • Dean College
  • Elms College
  • Excelsior College
  • Framingham State University
  • Johnson and Wales University
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
  • Post University
  • Roger Williams University
  • The Sage Colleges
  • Southern Vermont College
  • Springfield College
  • UMass- Amherst
  • UMass-Boston
  • UMass-Dartmouth
  • UMass-Lowell
  • Unity College
  • Western New England University
  • Westfield State University
  • The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Please share this information with students and join us as your schedule permits.

Selective College Mini-Fair

On Wednesday, October 1st, The Selective College/University Mini-Fair will be held in the rear SBA lounge from 9:30am-12:30pm. Invitations were sent to over 400 students based on their cumulative GPA’s. However, if you know of any high-achieving students who might be interested in transferring to a private college/university, please encourage them to attend and join us as your schedule permits.

Representatives from the following schools will be in attendance:

  • Amherst College
  • Bryant University
  • Clark University
  • Maria College
  • Mount Holyoke College
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
  • Smith College

Guardian Life Associate Claims/Call Center Representative/Pittsfield – Full Time

Major Responsibilities:

  • This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service that supports Berkshire’s and our Custom’s standards for quality for all products administered by Berkshire and Guardian.
  • Creates the customer experience that builds loyalty and persistence by presenting our customer with high-quality tangible value-added services through a focus on attitude and accommodations of Berkshire and Guardian’s disability insurance products, services, company operations and initiatives.
  • Supports Berkshire’s and our customer’s standards for service quality and time standards. This primarily involves providing internal and external clients with courteous, prompt and accurate information relating to the Berkshire’s and Guardian’s Disability Insurance products and services. Serves the critical role of listening to the customers and identifying need, wants and expectations.
  • Provides consultation, guidance and problem resolution for fellow associates and to all internal and external customers as they relate to the various Claims and Policy Services functions and services.
  • Upholds quality assurance of associates through regular check-pointing of work. This includes performing effective correspondence and process evaluations and providing constructive feedback to peers.
  • Performs additional assignments as required.

Qualifications:

Competencies/Skills:

  • Demonstrated accountability and initiative for providing excellent customer service through demonstrated ability to listen, express empathy and concern.
  • Meets expectations for accuracy and quality of work.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, both internal and external customer.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good problem solving and judgement.
  • Ability to become proficient with Berkshire systems (CLOAS, Tracking, Client Manager an GUI systems)
  • Must exhibit a positive attitude and remain in control during stressful situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks within time expectations.
  • Demonstrates ability to remain adaptable and contribute to a work environment that seeks to recognize continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrates the confidence to take ownership and responsibility to follow-through con commitments with aim to exceed customer expectations.
  • Willing to develop an expertise of disability products and services.
  • Understands impact of work on areas of the business.
  • Understands how individual and unit goals support broader department and corporate goals.
  • Practical knowledge of the Claims and Policy Services organization.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Licensed registered agent a plus.

Experience:

  • Customer service and Insurance background preferred.

Other:

  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

 

Company Overview:

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, currently ranked #245 on the Fortune 500, is the country’s fourth largest mutual insurer with $6.1 billion in capital and $10.9 billion in total revenue in 2013. Guardian consistently scores high marks for financial strength from all four major credit rating agencies and enjoys a strong competitive position in each of it’s four major businesses: Individual Life, Group Insurance, Individual Disability and Retirement Solutions.

As a mutual company, Guardian is owned by it’s policyholders and the company’s 5,000 employees and 3,500 financial representatives are alined with its mission to help individuals, families and small businesses achieve financial security and protection.

Guardian has earned a reputation for financial stability and an unwavering commitment to the long-term interests of its policyholders and customers. This commitment has provided a foundation for Guardian to continue to evolve and thrive for over 150 years.

Primary Location:

United States – Massachusettes – Berkshire Regional Office

 

Schedule:

Full Time

 

See the Guardian Life website for details.

https://guardian.taleo.net/careersection/gl_ex/jobdetail.ftl