Front Desk Receptionist

Indian Tribe; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Birthday Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

The Comanche Nation Headquarters in Lawton, OK, is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for visitors and callers and to support front desk operations and payroll processing. This role requires strong communication and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include answering calls, delivering messages, assisting with inquiries, scheduling events at multiple venues, processing rental payments, and maintaining accurate records using

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• One year experience in an office environment preferred.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls promptly and forward to the right person.
• Take and deliver messages; transfer calls to voicemail as needed.
• Greet visitors and coordinate visitor workflow at the front desk.
• Schedule events and meetings across multiple tribal locations.
• Process rental payments and maintain logs of payments and deposits.
• Maintain filing, photocopying, data entry, and general clerical tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location: Comanche Nation Headquarters - Lawton, OK 73507, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: M-F/8-5, Job Category: Admin - Clerical, OPENING DATE: October 23, 2026, CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for all visitors and callers, providing excellent customer service while managing front desk operations, facility scheduling, and supporting administrative and payment processing functions. This position requires strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer all incoming calls promptly, determine the purpose of each call, and forward to appropriate personnel or departments.
• Take and deliver messages accurately or transfer calls to voicemail when staff are unavailable.
• Respond to general inquiries and provide information such as organizational details, addresses, directions, and appointment information.
• Maintain front desk coverage at all times to ensure calls are answered without delay.
• Greet visitors, tribal members, and staff in a courteous and professional manner, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Announce visitors and assist with visitor coordination as needed.
• Schedule events, meetings, workshops, and training courses across multiple locations, including:
  • Watchetaker Hall
  • Patriot Room (Old Conference Room)
  • New Conference Room
  • Cache Community Center
  • Apache Community Center
  • Walters Community Center
  • Old Elder Center
• Process payments for building rentals using a credit card system in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all rental payments, including tracking who has paid and monitoring deposit payments and refunds.
• Create and maintain logs documenting rental transactions, payments received, and deposits refunded.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Create, format, and print documents including fax cover sheets, payment requests, stock requests, memos, correspondence, letters, sign-in/out sheets, and emails.
• Order and maintain office supplies for the reception and administrative departments.
• Assist administrative staff with overflow work and special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Will report to the Tribal Administrator Executive Assistant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds. Must be able to sit for long intervals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast-paced office environment that can be loud and hectic due to high foot traffic in the lobby.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
• Administrative Assistant/Clerical courses certification desired.
• One-year experience in office environment.
• Familiar and/or comfortable with personal computer and Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have a current, valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License and be insurable under the CN Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a background investigation.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.

VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.