What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at NWA Head Start?
Job Description
The Receptionist is responsible for managing our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our Agency. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the building. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls, typing and filing.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Full-Time. Tuesday-Friday 10 hr. Shifts
Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Requirements
- Bilingual (Fluent in English and Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize task
Additional Requirements:
- Driver's License
- Auto Insurance
- Pass Child Maltreatment Check
- Pass Criminal Record Check
- Pass FBI Check
- Pass Drug Screen
- It is essential that all employees be free from the effects of substance abuse
Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person