Receptionist (Part Time)

Cronin Co; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Dog-friendly workplace

Snacks

Goat puns

Job summary

Cronin is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first face and voice of Cronin in Glastonbury, CT. This part-time role runs Tuesday through Thursday and focuses on greeting guests, handling calls, and keeping the front desk organized.

You will support office operations, assist the Office Manager, and ensure a warm, professional atmosphere for visitors and staff alike. This role offers hybrid flexibility and a friendly, goat-themed workplace.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a reception, front desk, or administrative role.
• A warm, professional presence in person and on the phone.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Teams.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying calm and friendly.
• Dependable and punctual.
• No task is too small for your full effort.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the guest experience, ensuring a personal, friendly welcome for every visitor.
• Be visibly available and approachable, bringing warmth to the front desk.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and take messages as needed.
• Forward voicemails and other communications to the appropriate people.
• Greet, check in, and host visitors, and notify team members when guests arrive.
• Oversee administrative functions to keep the office operating smoothly.
• Manage conference room schedules and set up rooms for meetings, including refreshments and catering as needed.
• Check that conference room technology is working before key meetings, and flag any issues.
• Support office and desk moves, coordinating logistics and setup.
• Receive and sort incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Maintain the filing system.
• Monitor and replenish office, kitchen, and conference room supplies.
• Keep the reception area, conference rooms, and common spaces tidy and guest ready.
• Support the Office Manager in coordinating building management and vendors on maintenance requests, as needed.
• Support new-hire arrivals by helping prepare workspaces and welcome materials.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Complete timesheets on a weekly basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reception experience

Professional presence

Organizational skills

Microsoft 365

Multi-tasking

Punctual

Dependable

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Calling all movers, shakers and difference makers

Face it. This is a creative business. If you're looking at this page, it's because you crave a workplace where the unexpected is the norm. Where imagination gets poured into every project, in every department, companywide. We all have creative bones in our bodies, and so do you.

There's a reason we chose a goat for a mascot. Goats are curious, adventurous, agile and unique. But we also embrace the human qualities of integrity, accountability, tenacity and empathy. Cronin is a community of good people being good to each other, looking to do great things together. And enjoying the ride along the way. Meet our People

At Cronin, we've reimagined the way benefits can support our team — by offering competitive medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, flexible work schedules and more. But perhaps the best benefit of all is working with a team that’s dedicated to doing the best work around.

Join our Team

We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Location: Glastonbury, CT

Job Id:225

# of Openings:1

Receptionist (Part Time)

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About Us

Cronin is agrowing,fully integrated advertising and marketing agency based in Connecticut. Weleveragethe power of creativity to differentiate brands and drive sales.We’reknown for combining visionary thinking with award-winning creative execution to deliver work that drives measurable impact.We’rean independent agency with global, national,and regionalclients and part of a global network of60independent agencies. Our team is talented, committed, ambitious, and real –we’reinvested in the work and each other.A key point of difference is our leadership model – our leaders empower and enable your growth.Learn more at www.cronin-co.com.

About You

You're the kind of person who makes people feel at home the moment they arrive. You're organized, proactive, and quick to notice what needs to be done before anyone asks. Your positive energy and reliability help keep the office running smoothly, and you take pride in being someone everyone can count on.

Position Overview

As our Receptionist, you'll be the first face and voice of Cronin. You'll set the tone for every guest who walks through our door and keep the office running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a part-time role, Tuesday through Thursday, ideal for someone who takes pride in making people feel welcome and loves keeping things organized.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the guest experience, making sure every visitor receives a personal, friendly welcome.
• Be visibly available and approachable, bringing warmth and consistency to the front desk.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and take messages as needed.
• Forward voicemails and other communications to the appropriate people.
• Greet, check in, and host visitors, and notify team members when their guests arrive.
• Oversee administrative functions to keep the office operating smoothly.
• Manage conference room schedules and set up rooms for meetings, including refreshments and catering as needed.
• Check that conference room technology is working before key meetings, and flag any issues.
• Support office and desk moves, coordinating logistics and setup.
• Receive and sort incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Maintain the filing system.
• Monitor and replenish office, kitchen, and conference room supplies.
• Keep the reception area, conference rooms, and common spaces tidy and guest ready.
• Support the Office Manager in coordinating building management and vendors on maintenance requests, as needed.
• Support new-hire arrivals by helping prepare workspaces and welcome materials.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Complete timesheets on a weekly basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NA

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Executive Assistant/Office Manager.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a reception, front desk, or administrative role.
• A warm, professional presence in person and on the phone.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Teams.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying calm and friendly.
• Dependable and punctual.
• No task is too small for your full effort.

Schedule

Part-time, Tuesday through Thursday

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $18.50 to $20.00 per hour. Final pay within this range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Benefits

At Cronin, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA-eligible plan options.
• Life and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Hybrid flexibility, a dog-friendly workplace, snacks, and no shortage of goat puns!

This is a non-exempt, part-time position.

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