Receptionist – Tucson Campus

Saavi; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and flexible holiday

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Saavi Services for the Blind in Tucson seeks an organized, welcoming Receptionist to support the campus daily operations. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, multitasks well, and fosters a positive, inclusive experience for students, visitors, and staff.

You will greet visitors, manage phones and mail, coordinate routine communications, and partner with staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in receptionist or administrative role.
• Experience in rehabilitation or blindness setting preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Reliable with good attendance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to inclusion and nonvisual training techniques.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the front lobby area
• Greet students, guests, visitors, and staff and provide assistance as needed
• Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and manage messages
• Receive and process incoming mail and packages
• Prepare and distribute daily center-wide communications regarding absences, announcements, and updates
• Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and other administrative documents
• Support staff and students through effective office coordination
• Work collaboratively with team members to support agency and student success
• Reinforce nonvisual skills and a positive philosophy of blindness
• Serve as a role model in nonvisual problem-solving
• Positively represent Saavi during professional development and events

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Reliability and attendance

Teamwork and collaboration

Inclusion philosophy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Saavi Services for the Blind is seeking an organized, welcoming, and service-oriented Receptionist to support the daily operations of our Tucson campus. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, excels at multitasking, and is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive experience for students, visitors, and staff.

Through a strong partnership with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Saavi Services for the Blind provides innovative, high-expectation training grounded in Structured Discovery. The Receptionist plays a vital role in supporting this mission by ensuring efficient front office operations while modeling professionalism, nonvisual problem-solving, and a positive philosophy of blindness.

Position Overview

Based in Tucson, the Receptionist serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, students, and callers while providing administrative support to the center. This position helps maintain effective communication, coordinates daily office functions, and contributes to a welcoming environment that supports student success.

The role combines customer service, office administration, and collaboration with staff to ensure the center operates smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close the front lobby area
• Greet students, guests, visitors, and staff and provide assistance as needed
• Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and manage messages
• Receive and process incoming mail and packages
• Prepare and distribute daily center-wide communications regarding absences, announcements, and updates
• Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and other administrative documents
• Support staff and students through effective office coordination and communication
• Work collaboratively with team members to support agency and student success
• Reinforce nonvisual skills and a positive philosophy of blindness throughout daily activities
• Serve as a role model in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills
• Positively represent Saavi Services for the Blind during professional development activities and special events

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or related role
• Experience working in a rehabilitation setting or with blindness preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated reliability and strong attendance record
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and a positive philosophy of blindness

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of Saavi blindness immersion training
• Ability to pass RSA background check and obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Occasional evenings/weekends as needed
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required if driving for Saavi
• Commitment to promoting independence and nonvisual training techniques

Compensation & Professional Development

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.00 per hour (DOE)

Saavi offers health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with employer match; generous vacation and flexible holidays; and robust professional development opportunities.