Part Time Receptionist

The ND Receptionist is courteous and professional. Acts as the primary contact between Next Door (ND) and its visitors and clients while striving to maintain a safe and secure environment. Clerical work including mail distribution, light typing, general office duties and other tasks to complete during the day. * Responsible for greeting children, parents, visitors and staff in a professional and courteous manner. * Maintain and implement centers Security procedures. * Ensure that every agency visitor (parent, volunteer, etc.) signs in at the front desk. * Answer all incoming and internal calls within three rings. * Distribute agency applications to requestors, including employment, volunteer and program enrollment applications. * Take accurate messages. Distribute messages to appropriate visitors and staff. * Oversee lobby areas; controlling noise and crowd conditions by redirecting children, parents, visitors, and staff to the proper areas. * Maintain a clean and organized reception area including, wiping countertops and tables, cleaning windows, etc. * Alert Security for Security related issues. * Alert Facilities for maintenance related issues. * Assist in Fire Drills with keeping accurate counts of children, visitors and staff. * Separate mail promptly and appropriately. Contact staff via email or phone for pickup. * Accurately complete Delivery Log for package items from UPS, Fed Ex, etc. * Perform clerical duties when requested through priority set by the Operations Supervisor. * Contact authorities when appropriate. * Report any irregularities promptly to Operations Supervisor. * Perform other duties as assigned. * Facilitate timely and accurate communications, both verbal and written, as required for employee and outside contacts. Accountability and Performance Requirement: All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that