Receptionist

Onslow County Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Schools is seeking a Receptionist (Office Support I) to join the front desk of Hunters Creek Elementary. The role requires handling daily clerical tasks, welcoming visitors, routing calls, and supporting the Principal with light bookkeeping and communications.

A high school diploma and two years of clerical experience are expected. The position is 10 months, non-exempt, with tasks spanning routine office operations, document preparation, and coordinating with staff and the public

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English.
• Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading.
• Ability to compile and summarize information.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks.
• Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office.
• Assists with bookkeeping as directed by Principal.
• Types general letters, memos, and newsletters.
• Assists with welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.

Job description

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Receptionist

Date Posted:
11/13/2026

Location:
Hunters Creek Elementary

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations

Strong verbal/written communication skills in English

Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading

Ability to compile and summarize information

Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks

Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public

Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision

Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office.

Assists with bookkeeping as directed by Principal.

Types general letters, memos, and newsletters.

Assists with welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.

Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking

Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.

Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.

Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff, students and public.

Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.

POSITION TITLE:

Receptionist (Office Support I)

REPORTS TO:

Principal

BEGINNING DATE:

Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
• Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
• Ability to compile and summarize information
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks
• Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public
• Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Computer skills, FAX machine, printers, computer networking system, and photocopier.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma and two (2) years of related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 months

SALARY:

Salary Grade 55

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office.
2. Assists with bookkeeping as directed by Principal.
3. Types general letters, memos, and newsletters.
4. Assists with welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls.
5. Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff, students and public.
• Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE