Receptionist (Part Time)

Cronin; 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 part-time Receptionist to be the first face and voice of the agency. You will ensure a warm, organized front desk experience, greet visitors, answer calls, handle mail, and support office operations from Tuesday through Thursday.

You will maintain a tidy reception area, assist with conference room setups, and collaborate with the Office Manager on administrative tasks and onboarding support. This role values reliability and a proactive, friendly approach.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a reception, front desk, or administrative role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the guest experience, ensuring a personal, friendly welcome for every visitor.
• Be visibly available and approachable at the front desk.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and take messages.
• 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 and flag issues.
• Support office moves and logistics, including workspace setup.
• Receive and sort mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Maintain filing system and replenish supplies.
• Ensure reception areas and common spaces stay tidy and guest-ready.
• Support Office Manager with building management and vendor coordination.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding by preparing workspaces and welcome materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Front desk / reception

Multitasking

Communication

Professional presence

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Receptionist (Part Time)

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.