Receptionist - Virginia Beach

PACE Collaborative; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Collaborative is seeking a friendly Receptionist in Virginia Beach to welcome guests and handle phones, supporting Administrative Assistants and Engineers in a fast-paced office. You will help keep daily operations running smoothly with a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

The role requires dependable work ethic, adaptability, and strong communication skills to manage shifting priorities and assist colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Office experience (minimum 2 years).
• Ability to handle a multi-line phone system.
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for guests, greeting them warmly.
• Answer phones and manage a multi-line system.
• Provide support to Administrative Assistants and Engineers.
• Jump in wherever needed to help keep the office running smoothly.

Skills

Office experience

Phone system management

Multitasking

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Job description

As the first point of contact for our guests, the Receptionist plays an important role in creating a welcoming and positive first impression of our company. We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and proactive team member who enjoys working with people and thrives in a fast-paced office environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, a professional and approachable demeanor, and the ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks. This position is more than just greeting guests and answering phones. You’ll be an important part of our day-to-day operations, providing support to our Administrative Assistants and Engineers and jumping in wherever needed to help keep the office running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and comfortable shifting priorities at a moment’s notice. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

Requirements:

• Office Experience (minimum 2 years)
• Ability to handle a multi-line phone system
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation:

Pay Range: $15 – $20/hour. Salary is commensurate with education, credentials, experience, and abilities.

It is our vision to be the engineering firm of choice. We are in pursuit of an unsurpassed quality of life for our clients and our employees alike.

Equal-Opportunity Employer:

PACE Collaborative is an equal-opportunity employer. All our members are evaluated and compensated based on their ability to contribute to the well-being of the firm and not on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact [phone] . Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact PACE Collaborative by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.