Receptionist

Vibrant Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Achieva is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist for its Southside main office in Pittsburgh. You will be the first point of contact for employees, clients, and visitors, handling phones, mail, and visitor access with professionalism and discretion.

The role is full-time, onsite, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a starting hourly rate of $17.70 and a $2,000 new-hire bonus. Six months of receptionist or office experience and strong computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of office-related/receptionist experience.
• Proficient computer skills including common software.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude and assist them in navigating the office.
• Answer phones in a professional manner and route calls as necessary.
• Sort and distribute mail and faxes as needed.
• Operate front desk security equipment and manage visitor access badges.
• Maintain workplace security by issuing and checking employee badges.
• Support colleagues with administrative tasks as needed.
• Back up for taking photographs of new employees and creating employee IDs.

Skills

Office receptionist experience

Proficient computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nonprofit

711 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA - Onsite

• $17.70/hour USD / Year
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience: Entry (internships, or 1-2 years)

Website

Hourly Rate: $17.70/hour

Position Type: Full Time-Hourly

Location: Achieva Main Office (Southside)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

New Hire Bonus: $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone’s life? Are you caring, compassionate, and kind? Achieva offers career opportunities where you can make a meaningful impact while supporting people with disabilities.

Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations.

About Achieva

At Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.

Position Summary

The Front Desk Receptionist acts as the first point of contact with new and existing employees, clients, and prospective clients who contact Achieva. This position reports to the Administrative Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude and assist clients in finding their way around the office.
• Answer phones in a professional manner and route calls as necessary.
• Sort and distribute mail, check faxes, and distribute them as needed.
• Operate front desk security equipment, including the visitor access/bell system and other security equipment as applicable.
• Help maintain workplace security by issuing, checking, and collecting badges as necessary.
• Assist colleagues with administrative tasks.
• Assign and remove access to employee badges.
• Mail cards to employees for employment anniversaries and birthdays.
• Apply recognition awards to employee accounts.
• Order copy paper and coffee supplies.
• Serve as the backup for taking photographs of new employees and creating and issuing employee identification badges.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information, visitors, employees, and security-related matters.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of office-related/receptionist experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Support an organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities live lives of personal significance.

Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organization where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee monthly contributions and low deductibles.
• Achieva-paid term life insurance, accidental death insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan. Achieva contributes to the 403(b) retirement plan after one year, with or without employee contributions.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 or [e-mail].