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Front Desk Receptionist
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$39,164 / year median in Connecticut
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Currently slated as a 6-month temp to hire opportunity The Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and vendors, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for maintaining visual and front of house compliance, managing calendars and meeting logistics, and providing light administrative support to the Customer Solutions and Human Resources teams. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable balancing front desk responsibilities with administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Greet, screen, and direct visitors, employees, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner Maintain visual compliance of the reception area and designated common spaces Manage calendars, conference room scheduling, and meeting logistics Answer and route incoming calls and general inquiries Provide administrative support to the Customer Solutions and Human Resources teams, including document preparation, data entry, and coordination tasks Assist with onboarding logistics, visitor badges, and internal communications as needed Support general office operations and special projects to ensure smooth daily workflow Additional administrative support as needed Work Environment Office based role with frequent interaction with employees and visitors Requires periodic standing and walking at the front desk Limited, as-needed presence on the shop floor Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or additional administrative training preferred 1-3 years of administrative assistant or receptionist experience preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focused mindset Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism in a busy environment Discretion and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately #PRO