Receptionist

Openwork; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and callers at our Texas location. You will handle front-office support, mail tasks, and data entry with attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to start or grow a clerical career in a professional office environment, with seasonal inventory and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level candidates welcome.
• Strong professional communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Direct visitors to staff and assist with waiting.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail.
• Perform light data entry and filing.
• Maintain inventory lists for office supplies.
• Keep common areas clean and stocked.
• Maintain coffee bars and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Confidentiality

Independence

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RECEPTIONIST

We are seeking a friendly, dependable, and organized Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and callers. This position is ideal for someone looking to begin or build their career in a clerical/administrative environment.

The Receptionist will provide professional front-office support while assisting with mail, data entry, filing, inventory, and general office tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome and greet visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate staff members and ensure their comfort while waiting.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming telephone calls.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail from front and back mailboxes.
• Perform light data entry, filing, and sorting of company packing slips.
• Create and maintain inventory lists for kitchen, cleaning, and office supplies.
• Keep kitchen and common areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Maintain the upstairs coffee bar and owners' coffee bar.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks as needed.
• Provide general office support to management and staff.
• Complete routine responsibilities accurately while exercising good judgment when unexpected tasks arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous receptionist, clerical, customer service, or office experience is a plus, but entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Professional and friendly communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to answer and route telephone calls professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is a plus.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is someone who is professional, personable, dependable, and eager to learn. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level candidate looking to gain experience in a professional office and develop their clerical and administrative skills.

Pay: $17.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time