Bilingual Head Start Front Desk & Admin Assistant

Jefferson County; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jefferson County Head Start in Arvada is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage front desk, greet families, answer calls, and support program activities. This in-office role supports daily paperwork flow and coordinates communication between staff and Head Start families.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has at least a high school diploma and 1 year of experience, and shows strong customer service, data entry, and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year of work-related or volunteer-related experience.
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Sit at the front desk to greet visitors and manage secure building entry
• Answer and route phone calls to the appropriate individual
• Communicate program information to current and potential Head Start families
• Receives mail, documents, and packages
• Orders supplies and requests maintenance
• Maintains positive relationships with Head Start families and staff members
• Coordinates staff meetings and serves as meeting recorder
• Maintains positive public image for department and division
• Performs administrative tasks in support of the department and division, including producing reports, creating and maintaining documents, data entry, and completing projects
• Ensures all provided material is accurate
• Prepares supplies and materials for staff usage
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office 365

Customer service

Time management

Data entry

Financial tracking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jefferson County Head Start in Arvada is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage front desk, greet families, answer calls, and support program activities. This in-office role supports daily paperwork flow and coordinates communication between staff and Head Start families.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has at least a high school diploma and 1 year of experience, and shows strong customer service, data entry, and multitasking skills.