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Receptionist
We are looking for a creative and resourceful person to provide a professional and welcoming appearance for the SETI Institute. A successful candidate will have excellent oral communication and phone skills. Must be able to interact well with people, and be a resourceful self-starter.
The position will be filled by a person who can:
- Provide initial contact for the SETI Institute with the public and with visitors and guests.
- Interact with visitors and vendors, determine their requirements, and deal with any situations as they arise.
- Assist with clerical and administrative duties.
Description:
Initial contact for the Institute with the public and with visitors and guests. Answers main phone line and directs callers to appropriate offices. Interacts with visitors and vendors, determines their requirements, and deals with any situations as they arise. Maintains the reception area in a professional manner. May perform additional clerical and administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications/Required skills:
Requires a high school diploma with three years of experience in the area of administration and reception. Must have excellent oral communication skills and excellent phone skills. Must interact well with people, and must be a resourceful self-starter.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing a professional and welcoming appearance for the Institute.
Examples of Job Tasks:
- Answering main line phones and directing calls as appropriate
- Distribution of incoming mail
- Assembling mailings and preparing shipments
- Interact with delivery vendors and follow up to ensure materials are delivered to appropriate persons
- Directing visitors and guests to the appropriate staff members
- Answering questions about the general business of the Institute
- Assisting with clerical and administrative duties as needed
Special Requirements: Excellent people skills are a must. Must be willing and able to resolve issues as they arise in a creative and resourceful manner. Good computer skills.
Essential Functions: Position requires sitting at reception desk for entire day. Occasional lifting and moving of items up to about 50 lbs. (with dolly or other appropriate equipment.) No travel.
On-Going Expectations: To learn new skills, learn about the nature of the work of the Institute, and expand responsibilities as opportunities arise.
The SETI Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply: Apply online now