Posted: 12-May-23
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Washington Episcopal School (WES) is seeking a full-time Front Desk Receptionist, beginning in August 2023. As one of the first faces of WES that visitors see, the ideal candidate should be warm, welcoming and willing to help.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage the front desk, and front door
- Answer phones and direct to proper person or department
- Greet, assist and direct all visitors
- Manage main office supplies
- Coordinate and update School Calendar through Blackbaud
- Receive mail and packages and alerts recipients
- Collect and alert faculty/staff to absences, late arrivals, early dismissals
- Coordinate copier and postage machine supplies and repairs
- Provide additional support to Front Office staff as needed
- Manage Hot Lunch program
- Assist with nursing duties when nurse is not available
- Communicate with Uniform suppliers
- Organize and manage Used Uniform room
- Manage the Dragon’s Den and coordinate ordering
- Other duties, as assigned
Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and LTD Insurance
- PTO
- Generous Retirement Contribution
- Tuition Remission
Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Nursery through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.
WES provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Please use this link to apply:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Contribute positively to the school’s mission and values
- Maintain a positive, pleasant, unflappable demeanor, with an excellent sense of humor
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and other related software
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
