Part-Time Receptionist

Aston Carter • Salem, OR

7d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The part-time receptionist serves as the dealership’s welcoming first point of contact for customers, manages the front desk, and supports daily operations through professional customer service and clerical assistance. The role includes answering phones, greeting and directing visitors, providing general office support, and keeping the reception area organized and running smoothly in a busy, retail-oriented environment.

The position is based fully onsite in Salem, Oregon, and is a contract-to-hire role scheduled for approximately 25–30 hours per week. Shifts vary across weekdays, Saturdays, and some Sundays, with Saturday and two Sundays per month required. The listed pay range is $17.00 per hour. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage; insurance and disability coverage; a 401(k) plan; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a busy environment.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of customer service or administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls promptly, route them to appropriate departments or individuals, and provide accurate information.
• Greet customers at the front desk and provide a welcoming first impression.
• Direct customers to appropriate dealership areas, including sales, service, the coffee station, restrooms, or seating areas.
• Contact salespeople or other staff on customers’ behalf to facilitate timely assistance and follow-up.
• Keep the front desk reception area clean, organized, and professional.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including filing, data entry, and document handling.
• Order front desk supplies, such as office materials and name tags, when authorized by management.
• Use Microsoft Office and other basic computer applications for administrative tasks.
• Provide customer service support, handle inquiries, resolve basic issues, or direct customers to the appropriate contact.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management to ensure front desk coverage during scheduled hours.
• Participate in training on front desk procedures, closing responsibilities, and dealership processes.
• Maintain a cheerful, professional, and customer-focused attitude with customers and coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED