Receptionist
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Receptionist to assist with us in Towson, MD. In this long-term position, you will play a vital role as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring smooth communication and attentive assistance. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the operations of a local government office while developing your administrative skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate personnel or departments in an attentive manner.</p><p>• Answer and manage a multi-line phone system, ensuring calls are handled efficiently and routed correctly.</p><p>• Respond to inbound calls promptly, providing accurate information or transferring inquiries as needed.</p><p>• Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is organized and welcoming for guests and staff.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and scheduling as requested.</p><p>• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support daily office operations and workflows.</p><p>• Monitor incoming communications and prioritize tasks to ensure timely responses.</p><p>• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.</p>
• Previous experience working as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role.<br>• Proficiency in operating multi-line phone systems and switchboards with up to 10 lines.<br>• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on professionalism.<br>• Ability to manage inbound calls efficiently and provide accurate information to callers.<br>• Excellent organizational skills to maintain a tidy and functional reception area.<br>• Familiarity with basic office software and equipment.<br>• High level of discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.<br>• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
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- Towson, MD
- onsite
- Temporary
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18.05 - 20.90 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a dedicated Receptionist to assist with us in Towson, MD. In this long-term position, you will play a vital role as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring smooth communication and attentive assistance. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the operations of a local government office while developing your administrative skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate personnel or departments in an attentive manner.</p><p>• Answer and manage a multi-line phone system, ensuring calls are handled efficiently and routed correctly.</p><p>• Respond to inbound calls promptly, providing accurate information or transferring inquiries as needed.</p><p>• Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is organized and welcoming for guests and staff.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and scheduling as requested.</p><p>• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support daily office operations and workflows.</p><p>• Monitor incoming communications and prioritize tasks to ensure timely responses.</p><p>• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.</p>
- 2025-09-19T18:54:10Z