Compassionate Front Desk Receptionist (Part-Time)

Service Corporation International; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbey Funeral Home in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a part-time front desk receptionist to welcome families and visitors with courtesy and discretion. You will screen calls, direct inquiries, and support staff while maintaining a respectful, orderly environment for families during difficult times.

Responsibilities include assisting with appointments, handling mail and records, and providing basic clerical support.

Qualifications

• Six months general office or receptionist experience preferred.
• Proficient at operating telephones, fax, copier.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and visitors, offering assistance when entering the building.
• Notifies staff members when appointments arrive and escorts guests to appropriate room.
• Answers routine questions associated with services, products, location directions, etc.
• Immediately notifies and involves management with customer service and security issues.
• Receives deceased belongings from family and follows chain of custody procedures.
• Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls to appropriate staff members.
• Maintains a comfortable environment for clients, providing beverages and other amenities for families as needed. May make coffee.
• Maintains guest-waiting area, disposing of trash, replacing tissues, and general straightening of furniture.
• Receives incoming mail and packages.
• Maintains organized and current electronic and paper files and records, such as deeds and trust files.
• May perform light typing, proofreading, data entry or printing.

Skills

MS Office

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Abbey Funeral Home in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a part-time front desk receptionist to welcome families and visitors with courtesy and discretion. You will screen calls, direct inquiries, and support staff while maintaining a respectful, orderly environment for families during difficult times.

Responsibilities include assisting with appointments, handling mail and records, and providing basic clerical support.