Receptionist

Foothills Regional Housing; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance paid by employer

Dental insurance paid by employer

Vision insurance paid by employer

Short-term disability insurance paid

Long-term disability insurance paid

Life insurance paid by employer

Vacation time

Sick time

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Foothills Regional Housing (FRH) is seeking a friendly receptionist to be the first contact for our organization. You will welcome guests, direct inquiries, and provide basic information in person and by phone.

The role supports administrative tasks across the office, maintains records, handles mail and deliveries, and ensures the reception area is tidy. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and YARDI is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to understand basic math.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and direct clients to the correct person or resource.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel documents, Outlook and Internal products, and YARDI software.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner and answer any questions visitors may have.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner.
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with necessary stationery and materials.
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
• Update calendars and may schedule meetings.
• Operate standard office equipment including fax, copy machines, and computers.
• Keep detailed records of visitor requests and calls received.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and restock as needed.
• Maintain general office filing system.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcription, and faxing.

Skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

YARDI software

Job description

Description

Regional Housing “FRH” is a prominent real estate developer, manager, and program administrator for affordable housing. As a receptionist, you will be the first contact for our company. Our receptionist duties include Foothills offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guest and greet people who visit the business. You will also coordinate front-desk activities including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner and answer any questions visitors may have.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner.
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with necessary stationery and materials (e.g., pens, forms, and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail.
• If outgoing mail is not picked up during regular office hours it must be delivered to the post office.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitors pass)
• Update calendars and may schedule meetings.
• Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including fax machine, a copy machine, and computer.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls received.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, order supplies as needed and restock supplies.
• Maintain the general office filing system.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Consistent, professional dress, and manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates strong time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with administrative and clerical procedures.
• Able to contribute positively as part of the team, helping out with various tasks as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate
• Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to understand basic math.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and direct clients to the correct person or resource.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel documents, Outlook and Internal products, and YARDI software.

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 to $25.00

BENEFITS:

• Employer pays 100% premium of medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan, employer matches up to 10% of retirement contributions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: The position is in an office setting. In the office it is primarily sedentary but requires the ability to move boxes or items weighing a maximum of 20 pounds; positioning oneself to maintain files in filing cabinets; ability to operate personal computers and office equipment; ability to observe documents and record and interpret information; ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange information in these situations.
• Work Environment: Works in a clean, comfortable environment in the office
• Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including but not limited to personal computers, scanners, calculators, printers, telephones, fax, and copy machines.

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. FRH is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 303-524-2377.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.