Temporary Bilingual Receptionist

Location: CIRI Bridgeport Office, 670 Clinton Ave.

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Hours: Per Diem

Position Summary: The Bilingual Receptionist is responsible for front office duties in a high traffic Immigration office. This role will be temporary and will include 2 weeks of training in March and will become full time for the duration of current staff maternity leave. (Estimated April 14 - July 3)

Essential Job Functions

• Answer phones promptly and in a courteous and professional manner.
• Return messages in a timely manner and relay accurate messages to the appropriate staff member.
• Greet and interact with clients and visitors, directing them to the appropriate staff.
• Manage a multi-line telephone system, directing calls, answering inquiries, and taking messages.
• Handle queries from the public and clients.
• Maintain a safe and clean reception area.
• Prepare daily outgoing mail and ensure its timely delivery to the post office.
• Receive, sort, and file incoming mail.
• Ability to work in a multi-lingual environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in general office responsibilities and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently in both English and Spanish - REQUIRED
• Professional demeanor with the ability to establish rapport with various audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high level of competence.
• Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, and general administration.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Outlook and Excel.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephone systems, calculators, and copiers..