Front Desk Receptionist - Temporary

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful , finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious , always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable , building trust through reliability; Authentic , celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate , deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado! The Operations Float is responsible for answering incoming phone calls, routing calls to the appropriate staff, maintaining the reception area, and providing general information to staff and visitors. This position has no supervisory duties, is an individual contributor and reports to the Director of Operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current Colorado driver's license
All positions require a pre-employment drug test, FBI fingerprint check, CBI criminal records check, child abuse registry check, motor vehicle record check, academic record verification, and reference checks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
One or more years of experience performing front desk, office, clerical, or receptionist duties

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls from a central switchboard and route to appropriate party
Responsible for voicemail and routing incoming calls
Greets and registers all visitors in the reception area
Schedules meetings, activities and room requests
Receive donations from the public and coordinates with the Development Office in processing
Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the reception area
Coordinates facility safety drills
Manage security program for the front doors
Check in and out telephones and campus vendor keys
Check in and out campus vehicles
Provides clerical support for staff as assigned, including projects, reports, data entry and updating the telephone extension lists and mailbox labeling
Educate donors/vendors regarding delivery process
Call for extra assistance, emergency police, fire or medical assistance as needed
Meeting management including location, room set up, agendas, catering, and attendee communication
Process all outgoing and incoming mail
Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory
Order general office and copier supplies
Fill copy, scan, and fax requests
Front desk coverage daily
Fill records requests as needed
Schedule and coordinate transportation services for agency vehicles
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours per week:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options
Generous Paid Time Off
13 paid holidays
Paid Mental Health days to regroup & recharge
Retirement Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salary
Pet, Legal & Identity Theft insurance options
HSA & FSA options
Accident, Critical Illness, Disability & Hospital Indemnity insurance options
Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Assistance
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs