What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist / Office Assistant position at Engage Recruiting?
An established and prestigious venture capital firm, in Menlo Park, is seeking a full-time Receptionist / Office Assistant. This is an ideal opportunity for a polished articulate and enthusiastic candidate who enjoys providing excellent customer service in a challenging and fast-paced office. We are looking for an engaging individual to act as the face and voice of the company, as they greet outside contacts, respond to inquiries (both internal and external), and provide the highest level of customer service to guests. The candidate should have a professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills that will ensure their success in this highly visible role. The ideal candidate will have the diplomatic savvy, and EQ skillset, to interact with entrepreneurs, high-profile guests, and investors; as well as, the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks all the while being attentive to detail.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Welcome guests by greeting and directing appropriately; answer guest inquiries; assist with audio-visual needs
- Notify internal team of guests’ arrival
- Maintain communal office space and conference room appearance; assists with scheduling
- Answer and directs all calls to the appropriate person; informative resource for contacts
- Keep a safe and clean reception area by complying with policy and procedure; partners with security personnel when appropriate
- Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing packages and mail
- Provide administrative support for the office as a whole (copy machine/printer maintenance, maintain copy rooms supplies, order office supplies as needed)
- Coordinate facility needs with office manager (i.e., cleaning, repairs, maintenance)
Qualifications:
- University/College degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience; hospitality experience appreciated
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Calendar/Gmail/Drive
- Familiarity with telephone etiquette
- Ability to multi-task and detail-oriented
- Flexibility to adjust to a dynamic work environment
- Neat, organized, able to work independently and interdependently in close work quarters
- Warm, gracious, friendly guest-services oriented with excellent communication skills
- Proactive, helpful, can-do attitude
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