Front Desk Receptionist Jobs

Are you a people-person who loves to brighten someone's day? Do you enjoy being the first point of contact for a bustling office? Then we have a job for you! Community Work Services, in Boston, MA, is hiring a full-time Front Desk Receptionist to be the friendly face and voice of our organization, greeting clients and visitors with a warm smile and helping to direct them accordingly.
Plus, with competitive pay, you'll be able to see the results of your hard work right in your paycheck. So, if you're ready to join a dynamic nonprofit organization that values empathy and connection, apply to be our Front Desk Receptionist today! You will receive great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance plan, a future moms program, and life insurance.
HELLO, WE'RE COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES
Community Work Services was founded in 1877 as the Cooperative Society of Visitors Among the Poor of Boston to provide services to the poor in Boston and address the roots of poverty through employment, education, and housing improvements. Our founder, Annie Fields, was a transitional figure in the development of a professional social-service network by applying business principles and efficiency to benevolent activities and charity work. Today, our mission is to help people who face employment barriers to obtain work and achieve self-sufficiency through innovative job training, placement, and support services.
Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
As the Front Desk Receptionist for our nonprofit office, you are the first point of contact for everyone who enters our premises. The success of our organization depends on providing excellent customer service, and you play a key role in maintaining our high standards.
From the moment you arrive in the morning to open our doors, you present yourself in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors. You monitor and direct program participants as well as monitor security cameras and identify individuals requesting entry via an audio buzzer system.
Additionally, you provide administrative support, making copies, distributing faxes, creating flyers, and typing other documents as assigned. You work with a team of dedicated professionals, who like you, are committed to our core values, including empathy and respect for all.
What Matters Most
The successful candidate for this position at our nonprofit will need to have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as a friendly and upbeat demeanor.
The Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

• 2+ years of related office experience or training
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Professional telephone and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
• High school diploma

Experience working in or the ability to demonstrate commitment to nonprofit work targeting economically disadvantaged populations is preferred, but not required.
OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!
If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We make it incredibly easy with our initial 3-minute application. We look forward to hearing from you!
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