Receptionist

Varney Agency I Insurance & Bonding; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Varney Agency is seeking a Receptionist to join our Bangor team, serving as a first contact for clients, partners, and employees while providing administrative support across the organization.

The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, organized, and with strong communication skills. The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and a welcoming, professional experience for visitors and callers in a locally owned agency.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to type 40+ wpm.
• Ability to use phone and computer for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls for multiple offices.
• Processing customer payments.
• Sorting and distributing incoming mail.
• Maintaining daily reports and administrative records.
• Providing general administrative support to agency team members.
• Helping ensure a positive and professional experience for visitors and callers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Typing 40 wpm

Phone & computer use

Job description

Description

Varney Agency is seeking a Receptionist to join our Bangor reception team. This role serves as an important first point of contact for our clients, business partners, and employees while providing administrative support to offices throughout the organization.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, dependable, and enjoys helping others. The ideal candidate is a team player who communicates well, is highly organized, and brings a resourceful approach to solving problems and managing competing priorities. A strong commitment to customer service is essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver a professional, welcoming experience for everyone who interacts with our agency. We are particularly interested in individuals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive workplace. These qualities align with the values that guide our team every day: Team Player, Resourceful, Client Obsessed, Driven to Grow, and Purpose-Driven.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering and directing phone calls for multiple offices
• Processing customer payments
• Sorting and distributing incoming mail
• Maintaining daily reports and administrative records
• Providing general administrative support to agency team members
• Helping ensure a positive and professional experience for visitors and callers

At Varney Agency, you'll be joining a locally owned organization that values collaboration, professional growth, and exceptional service. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a team that works together to support our clients, communities, and one another.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to type 40+ wpm
• Ability to use phone and computer for extended periods of time