Receptionist

Ontario ARC; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Sick Time

Growth potential/Advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center access

Pay on Demand

Free Telehealth

Emergency Assistance Funding

Job summary

The Arc Ontario in Canandaigua, NY seeks a Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our main facility. You will manage front-desk operations, greet guests, answer calls, and support staff with clerical tasks. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and strong computer skills.

Per Diem schedule; flexibility to meet agency needs. Benefits include retirement, sick time, growth opportunities, and access to a fitness center, telehealth, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with 3+ years of general office experience.
• Proficient typing and good public rapport are essential.
• Strong computer skills including Word and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct to appropriate staff.
• Answer and screen telephone calls, route messages.
• Maintain front desk logs and visitor sign-in.

Skills

Typing skills

Public rapport

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years general office experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Telephone systems

Job description

The Arc Ontario

Receptionist

Salary:

$16.19 - $17.24

Position Overview:

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and community members at The Arc Ontario's main facility, creating a welcoming and professional environment while ensuring efficient front-desk and switchboard operations. This role is responsible for greeting guests, managing incoming calls and messages, maintaining visitor records, and providing clerical support across departments. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and proficient in office technology, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.If you enjoy being the welcoming face of an organization and providing essential administrative support that helps teams succeed, we encourage you to apply and join The Arc Ontario team.

Work Location:

Canandaigua, NY

Schedule:

Per Diem (Substitute); Flexibility in schedule required to meet agency needs.

As a team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

• Retirement benefits
• Sick Time
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within the agency
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
• Pay on Demand
• Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
• Emergency Assistance Funding
• And more

Our Culture

Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

The Arc Ontario Story:

Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and provides assistance to visitors and staff whenever necessary. All Visitors must sign in on the visitors in and out log.
• Answers and screens telephone calls, connects calls to appropriate staff extensions, records telephone messages as necessary, acts as the primary switchboard operator. Also responsible for reviewing the messages in the company voice mailbox, especially each morning, and forwards them on to appropriate staff.
• Maintains the visitor in and out log sheets at the front desk.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred and over three (3) years experience in general office practice.
• Excellent typing skills, computer background (especially in Word) and a good public rapport are essential.

The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.