Receptionist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Receptionist 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Raleigh, NC 27601 We are seeking a professional with a friendly, customer service attitude interested in joining our administrative support team in Raleigh, NC. Duties include providing front desk coverage, checking in visitors, answering the main phone line, supporting our managers and employees, and assisting with daily office needs. The ideal candidate will deliver a professional and qualified first impression to all visitors. This person has excellent communication and customer service skills. They have a basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures/systems and the ability to multitask. To be successful in this role, candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive with good attention to detail. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. They must be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, they should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others. Receptionist’s Primary Responsibilities include: Work the front desk, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Raleigh, NC office Greet customers, visitors, and guests; determine the purpose of each person’s visit and direct or escort them to the appropriate location Meeting support, including food requests Stock and maintain kitchens Receptionist’s Secondary Responsibilities include: Administrative and clerical support tasks Inventory management

Receptionist’s Required Experience & Skills:

US citizenship required Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment) High School Diploma with 1-2 years of related experience Strong attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Local to

Raleigh, NC Receptionist’s Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. with a full range of motion Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk Ability to push and pull a rolling cart Who is ARA? Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,077 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ Experience Required 1 – 2 years: Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint) 1 – 2 years: Related Experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.