Front Desk Receptionist

The Scott Varley Team; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scott Varley Team in New York is seeking a friendly, professional receptionist to be the face of the local business. You will welcome visitors, answer calls and emails, sort mail, schedule meetings, and support general operations with a positive, can-do attitude.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators with a good work ethic who want a meaningful role on a supportive team. Compensation starts at $17 per hour and may vary with experience.

Qualifications

• Comfortable taking telephone calls and mitigating stressful situations.
• 1+ year of front desk receptionist experience or related job experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have graduated high school or GED

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and greet walk-in customers.
• Record contact information from incoming calls and walk-in customers.
• Take incoming phone calls and respond to emails and ensure the appropriate people receive all relevant information.
• Assure incoming and outgoing mail is managed appropriately and handle deliveries.
• Assist with other administrative tasks, such as data entry, copying, filing etc.
• Greet visitors, clients, and fellow employees when they arrive at the front desk and provide them with any necessary directions or information.
• Plan for company trips and outings and provide itineraries to ensure off-site activities are a success.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you talented on the phone and detail-oriented, who loves interacting with people? We’re looking for a positive and professional receptionist to be the face of our local business.

You’ll welcome visitors, clients, and fellow employees, answer phone calls and emails, sort and deliver mail, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and assist us with other operations as needed.

The ideal candidate is a great communicator with a strong work ethic who is interested in a meaningful role on a supportive team. If this sounds like you,

Compensation: $17 hourly

Qualifications

• Comfortable taking telephone calls and mitigating stressful situations
• 1+ year of front desk receptionist experience or related job experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, and verbal communication skills
• Exhibits working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skillsMust have graduated high school, received a G.E.D. or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and greet walk-in customers
• Record contact information from incoming calls and walk-in customers
• Take incoming phone calls and respond to emails and ensure the appropriate people receive all relevant information
• Assure incoming and outgoing mail is managed appropriately and handle deliveries
• Assist with other administrative tasks, such as data entry, copying, filing etc.
• Greet visitors, clients, and fellow employees when they arrive at the front desk and provide them with any necessary directions or information
• Plan for company trips and outings and provide itineraries to ensure off-site activities are a success