Front Office Receptionist

Diocese of Boise; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic school in Idaho Falls is seeking a front office assistant to manage visitor interactions and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, and assisting with student needs. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The role requires professionalism and a welcoming presence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in a school front office setting preferred.
• Able to handle interruptions with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and families in a friendly manner.
• Manage front office traffic, visitor sign-in/sign-out, and campus security procedures.
• Handle general clerical work including copying, filing, and data entry.

Skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Organized and dependable

Basic computer skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and families in a friendly, professional manner
• Answer phones, route calls, take messages, and respond to basic inquiries
• Manage front office traffic, visitor sign-in/sign-out, and campus security procedures
• Support student needs (late arrivals, early checkouts, minor issues, delivering messages)
• Maintain daily attendance support and assist with student records/tasks as needed
• Handle general clerical work: copying, filing, mail distribution, forms, and basic data entry
• Assist with school communications as directed
• Support the principal and staff with scheduling, coordination, and office organization
• Maintain a calm, respectful environment that reflects Catholic values and hospitality
• Keep the front office tidy, stocked, and functioning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to handle interruptions with professionalism
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well with children and adults
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and culture of the school
• School front office setting with frequent interaction with children and adults
• Requires standing/walking at times, multitasking, and maintaining a welcoming presence

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, Diocese of Boise application for schools, a resume and three letters of recommendation to Patrick Ryan, Principal, to [e-mail] or to Maggie Chavez at admin@holyrosarys choolif.org