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TOWN OF COVENTRY
Receptionist - Coventry Community Center
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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.
$40,274 / year median in Rhode Island
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Receptionist - Coventry Community Center
TOWN OF COVENTRY - 4.0
Coventry, RI Job Details Part-time From $18.06 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Filing Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Clerical experience Appointment scheduling Full Job Description Job Summary The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and staff, providing courteous and professional customer service. This position is responsible for managing front desk operations, handling communications, and supporting administrative functions to ensure efficient daily operations. We are looking to staff 2 positions. 9:00am - 2:00pm or 2:00pm - 7:00 pm. Please indicate which shift you are applying for. Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Greet and assist visitors in a professional and friendly manner; direct them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls; take accurate messages as needed.
- Maintain front desk area in a clean, organized, and presentable manner.
- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
- Prepare outgoing mail and coordinate courier services as necessary.
- Provide general information to the public, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars as assigned.
- Perform basic clerical duties including filing, data entry, copying, and scanning.
- Assist with preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Monitor and maintain office supplies for the front desk area.
- Support other administrative staff as needed. Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a receptionist, customer service, or administrative support role preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to interact professionally with the public and staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of office procedures and basic administrative practices.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.