Essex Bank is seeking an upbeat, professional team player to serve as its Receptionist and the "Voice" of the Bank. Under the supervision of the VP, Branch Admin Officer, this individual receives and directs telephone calls, greets and coordinates visitors, and performs a variety of administrative duties in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Responsibilities include:

Answer and direct incoming telephone calls, take and relay messages, and route inquiries to the appropriate individuals. Greet and assist visitors, determine the nature of their business, maintain appropriate visitor coordination, and notify personnel of their arrival. Provide administrative support, word processing, and Excel assistance to the President & CEO, Chairman of the Board, Senior Officers, VP Branch Administration, VP Human Resources Manager and Marketing Officer, and their respective departments. Prepare, maintain, and distribute reports; perform filing, photocopying, scanning, data tracking, and other clerical and administrative duties. Coordinate meeting room calendars and support office operations and departmental initiatives as assigned. Coordinate vendor services and assist with Bank-sponsored functions, meetings, and events. Coordinate office supply inventory and ordering; receive and distribute deliveries to the appropriate departments. Assist with mail distribution, including sorting interoffice mail and processing incoming deliveries. Maintain the daily operation and appearance of the kitchen area and mailroom. Monitor and post daily employee attendance and maintain records of employee birthdays, work anniversaries, and events. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, sound organizational ability, and strict adherence to confidentiality are critical. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability needed for the position. Education and/or

Experience:

High school degree and one to three years of related experience and/or training.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. We offer competitive pay, benefits and an excellent working environment. Submit resumes to Essex Bank Human Resources PO Box 950 Essex

CT 06426.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$37,500.00 - $42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person