Receptionist jobs in Bridgeport, CT

The Receptionist is a member of the BNT team, supporting achievement of the mission: to lead, empower and strengthen Bridgeport’s neighborhoods. BNT provides comprehensive homeownership counseling including pre purchase, foreclosure prevention and rental counseling and develops and manages affordable housing. The Receptionist will work with the Executive Assistant in all aspects of administrative support.

Duties:
- Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and provide information as needed
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries
- Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary
- Performs intake of new clients and schedule initial appointment and additional follow up for programs and services.
- Assist with event planning and coordination
- Provide administrative support to various departments as needed
- Perform data entry tasks, including order entry and updating customer records
- Transcribe meeting minutes and other documents as required
- Coordinate projects and assist with project management tasks
- Provide personal assistant support to executives as requested

Qualifications:
- High School completion and a minimum of two years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets)
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle inquiries and resolve issues effectively
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30 –5:00 with occasional flexibility when required.

This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation. We value our employees' well-being and offer benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you are a motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT 06604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person