Receptionist, Child Development Center

Thompson

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 22,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Paid PTO and holidays

EAP services

iPhone and Laptop provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thompson Child Development Center is seeking a Receptionist to ensure a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for guests and staff. You will handle front desk duties, manage the switchboard, and support staff with clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include keeping the lobby comfortable, data entry, coordinating facilities and meeting room calendars, and assisting with mail and office supplies. A HS diploma and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1 year of administrative experience.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Clear speaking voice and fluency in English; knowledge of Spanish helpful.
Drug screening and extensive background check required.

Responsibilities

Answers main switchboard and greets visitors.
Maintains the comfort of the lobby/waiting area.
Orders office supplies and assists with clerical duties as needed.
Performs data entry and communication regarding facilities management.
Provides information and assistance to the public in a courteous manner.
Manages scheduling and calendars for meeting rooms on the campus.
Distributes mail, processes facsimiles and maintains mail/copy rooms.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Get to know Thompson!

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

Description

Get to know Thompson!

What will you do as a Receptionist?

The Receptionist for the Thompson Child Development Center's purpose will be to ensure a friendly and welcoming ambience to all guests, visitors, and clients calling or visiting the center.

As a Receptionist for the Thompson Child Development Center you will have the following responsibilities:

Performs front office duties (reception, phones, granting visitors/staff access to the site): Answer main switchboard and respond to visitors.
Maintains comfort of lobby/waiting area.
Responsible for ordering office supplies and assisting staff with clerical duties as needed or required.
May perform a variety of functions, including data entry, and communication regarding facilities management.
Provides information and assistance to the public in a courteous manner and with sensitivity to the Agency's audience and expectations.
Assist visitors and staff in response to questions regarding the Agency, as needed.
Communicates effectively with all individuals and handles calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to
emergency.
Maintains the scheduling, maintenance and key distribution for the Agency vehicle maintained on the TCDC Campus.
Maintains calendars for all meeting rooms at the TCDC campus and may assist with ensuring workgroups are accommodated with other needs, and or requests relative to meetings
Processes all incoming facsimiles, scanned documents, etc.; disseminates appropriately to Agency recipients.
Assist with metering, mailing outgoing mail, and distributing incoming mail; maintain mail/copy rooms.
Provides clerical assistance and ongoing support to staff as needed including scheduling appointments
Manages petty cash process and reporting, collects and receipts client payments.
Assists in coordinating volunteer support.
other duties as assigned

What does this position offer?

Starting Pay Range: $14-$16 hourly
Fantastic Full-time benefits…
3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
401K Match
Education Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple opportunities for growth

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of administrative experience.
Must be familiar with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must have the ability to interact calmly and tactfully with the public and internal customers.
Must have a clear speaking voice and fluency in the English language. Knowledge of Spanish language helpful.
Must be able to work independently when appropriate and have the ability to coordinate responsibilities with others when needed.
All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

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