Receptionist - Front Desk

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi; Fulton Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance (employee

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Thirteen paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is seeking a Receptionist – Front Desk at our Fulton, MI location. This non-exempt role greets Tribal members and guests, answers calls, and provides clerical support to keep tribal government operations running smoothly.

The position requires a HS Diploma or GED and at least one year of customer service experience, plus ability to pass a background check and drug screening. IH preferences apply under tribal employment codes.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Background investigation and drug screening required.
• Understand or appreciate Native American culture and customs.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone calls and directs them to the appropriate department or person.
• Greets the public and provides general information.
• Provides clerical support including correspondence and data entry.
• Maintains lobby and reception area in a professional condition; organizes displays.
• Prepares and ships outgoing mail, including certified mail.
• Intakes, sorts, logs, and distributes mail and faxes.

Skills

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in office administration

Job description

JOB TITLE: Receptionist – Front Desk

Supervisor: Administrative Assistant to CEO

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Starting at $14.68

Location: Fulton, MI

• Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
• 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401K Plan with eligible match
• MERS Plan for Law Enforcement
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

JOB TITLE: Receptionist – Front Desk

Supervisor: Administrative Assistant to CEO

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Starting at $14.68

Location: Fulton, MI

Posting Closes: 09-24-2026 at 9am

Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members

• Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
• 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401K Plan with eligible match
• MERS Plan for Law Enforcement
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for initiating and implementing the clerical and office support roles required in operating effective administration of the Tribal government office. The incumbent serves as the first point of contact for NHBP as they greet Tribal members and guests with a friendly and knowledgeable approach.

Essential Functions

• Courteously and professionally answers telephone calls and directs calls to the appropriate department or person or handles calls if applicable.
• Courteously and professionally meets and greets public, provides general information, and deals effectively with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Provides executive and/or other key staff with clerical support functions; including correspondence, mailings, record keeping or data entry of spreadsheet detail as required.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Tribal programs, services and functions that are available to Tribal and community members.
• Keeps the physical environment in the lobby, receptionist area and hallways in top professional condition, including bulletin boards, calendars, and information displays; organizes and maintains stock of business as needed.
• Prepares, compiles, and runs outgoing mail, including certified mail.
• Intakes, sorts, date stamps, and logs secure parcels; distributes daily mail and incoming faxes to the correct person or department.
• Monitors/maintains mail room office supplies.
• Assists visitors with badges and directs them where to sign-in, contacts requested personnel and/or occasionally escorts visitors.
• Tracks, logs and secures all lost and found items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma or G.E.D.
• One-year of customer service experience.
• Understand or gain knowledge of and appreciate the Native American culture and customs.
• Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in office administration or equivalent.
• Two or more years of customer service experience.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with good driving record; GSA certifiable.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouses of NHBP citizens and members of other federally and Tribally recognized Indian Tribes.