Receptionist (Part Time)

Cronin•Glastonbury, CT

11h

About The Position

Cronin is a growing, fully integrated advertising and marketing agency based in Connecticut. The Receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors and callers and helps keep the office operating smoothly. This part-time role is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday and is suited to someone who is welcoming, organized, proactive, and dependable. The Receptionist oversees the guest experience, answers and directs calls, coordinates visitors and meeting spaces, supports office administration and logistics, and maintains reception and shared areas. The position also supports the Office Manager with building and vendor coordination, helps prepare workspaces and welcome materials for new hires, handles sensitive information confidentially, and completes weekly timesheets. The role reports to the Executive Assistant/Office Manager.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a reception, front desk, or administrative role.
Warm, professional presence in person and on the phone.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining calm and friendly.
Dependable and punctual.

Nice To Haves

No task is too small for your full effort.

Responsibilities

Welcome visitors and ensure they receive a personal, friendly greeting; remain available and approachable at the front desk.
Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and forward voicemails and other communications to appropriate people.
Greet, check in, and host visitors; notify team members when their guests arrive.
Oversee administrative functions that help keep the office operating smoothly.
Manage conference room schedules and prepare rooms for meetings, including refreshments and catering as needed.
Check conference room technology before key meetings and flag issues.
Support office and desk moves by coordinating logistics and setup.
Receive and sort incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
Maintain the filing system.
Monitor and replenish office, kitchen, and conference room supplies.
Keep the reception area, conference rooms, and common spaces tidy and guest ready.
Support the Office Manager in coordinating building management and vendors on maintenance requests as needed.
Help prepare workspaces and welcome materials for new hires.
Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Complete timesheets weekly.
Perform other duties as assigned.