Receptionist 10 Month

Mack Benn Jr. Elementary; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia is seeking a Receptionist I for a 10-month term. The role involves clerical tasks, greeting visitors, and coordinating day-to-day office activities.

Starting immediately, the incumbent will perform data entry, filing, copying, and support to school officials in a busy school office. Salary ranges from $21,835 to $28,019 per year, non-exempt, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of standard office procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of switchboard operation and clerical tasks.
• Ability to type accurately and follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide directions and assistance.
• Maintain files, records and database entries.
• Perform data entry and filing duties; make copies and send faxes.
• Support school officials and perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Office procedures

Switchboard operations

Communication

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Receptionist 10 Month

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959087

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

1021 RECEPTIONIST I 10 MONTH

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs responsible clerical work performing a variety of clerical tasks in an office environment; maintains files and records; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

• Providing general assistance to school officials.
• Maintains lists, files and database;
• Makes copies; sends faxes to various locations;
• Performs basic data entry and filing duties;
• Folds and stuffs various publications and labels envelopes;
• Serves as receptionist; greets visitors and provides direction and assistance in absence of receptionist;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of standard office procedures; thorough knowledge of the operation of the switchboard; ability to speak clearly, understand and follow written and oral directions; ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in clerical work.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21,835 to $28,019 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]