Receptionist (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $14.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The employer is a professional organization dedicated to providing comprehensive workforce development services to the community through their Workforce Center. This center is a critical hub for job seekers and employers alike, playing an important role in facilitating employment opportunities, offering career guidance, and delivering support services to individuals seeking new job prospects or career advancement. The organization places a strong emphasis on delivering culturally and linguistically relevant services, particularly for native Spanish speakers and diverse populations in the area. Their commitment to accessibility and inclusion makes them a pivotal resource in local employment and workforce development efforts.

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Job Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to talk and hear regularly
Ability to walk, sit, and reach frequently
Subject to repetitive use of hands and arms
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend occasionally
Vision requires close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform sedentary to heavy work
Ability to direct others and communicate effectively with management or supervision
Talking, reading, and writing comprehension for safety policy and directions
Ability to use math and complete calculations
Ability to concentrate amid distractions and remember details

Job Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Strong communication skills
Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone, and office devices
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of applicants and employees, including those with limited English proficiency
Experience in receptionist or customer service role preferred

Job Duties

Serve as the first point of contact for all job applicants and visitors to the Workforce Center, many of whom are native Spanish speakers
Provide accurate information, instructions and guidance in both English and Spanish to support applicants through the hiring process
Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department
Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel
Answer questions about organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other information
Create and print fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, job listings, telephone reports, and other documents when necessary
Maintain anything pertaining to Federal Express and prepares daily reports

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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