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Receptionist

A Wider Circle
Silver Spring, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2024 CLOSED ON 1/8/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at A Wider Circle?

Salary Range : $19.50 / hour

Job Summary

A Wider Circle is seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to serve parti-time as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and guests. In this role, the Receptionist will be responsible for greeting and assisting individuals, providing necessary information and direction, and ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for the front desk area. This role is essential to creating a positive first impression and facilitating smooth daily operations. Work Schedule (part-time) : Tuesday -Saturday (8 : 30am - 3 : 30pm). Looking to have someone in the role possibly around mid-January. A computer skills test will be adminstered during the interview process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Functions - Primary Responsibilities :

  • Greets clients, guests and visitors, determines the purpose of each person's visit and directs or escorts them to the appropriate location. For clients who have appointments, check them in and notify the department / staff of their arrival, logs in their arrival time and vehicle information. Check them out when they are done with their appointment.
  • Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff.
  • Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
  • Performs administrative and clerical support tasks.
  • Performs other ad hoc duties.

Required Skills / Abilities :

  • One year experience working in a direct service or customer service setting.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
  • Ability to work weekend hours.
  • Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Office or related software.
  • Education and Experience :

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Preferred Education and experience

  • Experience working in social services.
  • Proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish.
  • Additional eligibility requirements

    None

    Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
  • Prolonged periods of talking on the phone.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Additional eligibility requirements :

    Work authorization / security clearance requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Work environment

    The Receptionist will work in a professional warehouse environment.

    Other duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Travel required

    None

    Benefits - (Part-time prorated)

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short-term Disability
  • Vision Insurance
  • Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

    A Wider Circle is committed to having a team that is diverse and ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or other non-merit factors. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

    To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to .

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