Receptionist

Jackson Hewitt; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt is seeking a friendly and professional Greeter/Receptionist to welcome clients, discuss services, and support appointment scheduling. This seasonal position involves engaging with customers, distributing promotional materials, and assisting with day-to-day front-desk tasks to ensure a smooth client experience.

The role offers flexible scheduling with day, night, weekend, and weekday shifts, and can be full-time or part-time, depending on store needs and client traffic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent related business experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license and auto insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet all potential clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Engage with clients to share information about Jackson Hewitt services and promotions.
• Distribute promotional items and market to local businesses as needed.
• Assist with scheduling tax preparation appointments.
• Monitor client flow and assist during wait times, answer phones, and support check distribution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

At Jackson Hewitt, and its independently owned and operated Franchisees, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are “Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans”. This is our mission and it’s a large part of why we work here.

Together we are highly passionate about what we do, and how we can help our clients.

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience. That’s where you come in! We are here to ease their stress and provide expert customer service and tax knowledge.

Flexible Schedules Available:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends
• Weekdays
• Full-time or Part-time

The Greeter/Receptionist serves as the face of the Jackson Hewitt brand during periods of high client traffic/demand. This position interacts with and engages potential and existing clients by conversing and reviewing marketing materials to create interest in making tax preparation appointments. This seasonal role also supports other operational tasks such as appointment scheduling, answering the phone, and check distribution, when appropriate, to foster a positive and efficient client experience.

What you’ll do here:

• Greets all potential clients in a friendly and professional manner
• Engages in conversation with potential clients to share information about Jackson Hewitt’s services, products, and promotions
• Offers promotional items to potential clients by walking the store floor (for our vendor partners) or marketing to other local businesses near storefronts
• Assists with scheduling tax preparation appointments
• Monitors client flow at the location and keeps clients engaged during periods of wait time
• Monitors client activity and takes initiative to answer phones or assist with check distribution by following established procedures when Tax Preparers are with other clients

Skills you’ll bring for success:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service or sales experience preferred
• High School Diploma/ GED, or equivalent related business experience
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license and insurance preferred