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Front Desk Receptionist
- Norwalk, CT, United States
$19 to $21 USD / hour
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- $19 to $21 USD / hour
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
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We are looking for a polished, personable, and dependable Front Desk Receptionist to be the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and guests. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in creating a welcoming environment, and can keep a busy front office organized and running smoothly. The ideal candidate is professional, approachable, and comfortable balancing customer service with day-to-day administrative responsibilities. You will play an important role in creating a positive first impression while supporting the office with a variety of reception and administrative tasks.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls.
- Assist visitors with check-in procedures and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
- Manage conference room scheduling and help ensure meeting spaces are prepared and organized.
- Receive and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Assist with food deliveries, office supplies, and general front office needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
- Provide basic administrative support to team members as needed.
- Respond to employee and visitor questions and help direct requests appropriately.
- Assist with additional office projects and responsibilities as they arise.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, polished, and genuinely enjoys interacting with others.
- Previous receptionist, front desk, administrative, customer service, or office experience preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.
- Comfortable answering phones and interacting with a variety of visitors and employees.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm and professional.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Flexible attitude and willingness to assist with tasks both large and small.
- Professional appearance appropriate for a business office environment.
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Skills
- Front Desk
- Customer service
- Assist visitors
- Scheduling
- Administrative support
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Work independently