Receptionist

Washington Latin Public Charter Schools•Washington, DC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receptionist will serve as a welcoming and helpful presence for anyone calling or visiting the campus, representing the school with a positive and informative demeanor. This role involves working closely and collaboratively with faculty and school administration, maintaining the reception area as a tidy, calm, and hospitable space for guests, and supporting various clerical tasks and school events and activities as needed.

Requirements

Genuine ease around students, parents, and educators
Ability to work in a busy environment while remaining calm
Ability to maintain order and an atmosphere of civility, decency and respect among all visitors and members of the school community
Flexibility and a team player attitude
High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary training or college degree preferred
Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Represent the school with a professional, calm, and forthright demeanor
Proactively assess and respond to student and faculty needs as they arise
Provide accurate and timely information to families and visitors
Answer inquiries via telephone and e-mail
Take and deliver messages and manage packages for faculty and students
Manage copiers, including supplies and repairs/service calls
Maintain inventory in faculty lounge including office supplies and coffee/tea service
Update phone directory, copier e-mails, and mail folders annually and as needed throughout the year
Manage creation and distribution of Kids Ride Free cards
Support and document late arrivals and early dismissals, communicating attendance information to appropriate personnel
Work with the Director of Student Enrollment to facilitate prospective parent/student visits
Work with the Security Officer as needed to monitor entering and exiting of the building
Assist the Director of Operations with any special projects
Other duties as assigned