Front Desk Receptionist

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), 20 hours per week

Compensation: Starting at $20/hour + 401(k) + PTO + Team Profit Sharing Bonus

The Front Desk Receptionist is the welcoming face and voice of Growing Spaces, providing a warm, professional, and reliable point of contact for visitors, callers, and guests. This role blends hospitality, organization, and clear communication to ensure everyone who interacts with Growing Spaces feels valued and well-supported- whether that’s greeting customers, answering phones, or assisting the team with essential administrative tasks.

As the first impression for many of our gardeners, families, partners, and vendors you play a vital role in shaping the customer experience. We expect each interaction to reflect professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness. Your ability to stay calm, friendly, and helpful sets the tone for the entire organization.

We are a collaborative, positive, and mission-driven team, where professional kindness and mutual respect are core to our culture. The right candidate is personable, detail-oriented, proactive, and genuinely enjoys helping others. If you take pride in creating a welcoming environment and supporting smooth daily operations, we’d love to meet you.

• Greet all visitors and customers with a friendly, professional, and engaging demeanor, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and well cared for.
• Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and courteously, routing inquiries to the appropriate team members or departments.
• Maintain a tidy, organized, and inviting reception area.
• Support a seamless customer experience by anticipating needs and helping ensure every visitor leaves feeling heard, respected, and supported.
• Assist with administrative tasks and support the team with special projects, event preparation, outgoing calls, customer follow-up, and other office tasks as assigned.

• At least 1 year of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role.
• Proven ability to create positive, welcoming interactions- even during busy or high- pressure moments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a clear, friendly and professional presence.
• Genuine hospitality and customer care instincts, supported by strong emotional intelligence and composure.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with technology, including phone systems, email, and common office software (Word, Excel, Google Workspace).
• A collaborative spirit and willingness to support colleagues in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Interest or experience in gardening, sustainability, education- a plus, but not required.

• Clear, responsive communication with visitors, callers, and team members- reflected in consistently positive feedback on your professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness.
• Timely, accurate routing of inquiries and messages to the appropriate staff or departments.
• A well-maintained, welcoming reception area and organized administrative systems that support smooth daily operations.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and consistency in maintaining scheduled hours and fulfilling responsibilities.

• In addition to base compensation, all employees are eligible for a Team Profit-Sharing Bonus distributed annually, based on overall business performance, and paid in early December.
• Enjoy (almost) all-you-can-eat veggies - fresh from our on-site greenhouses.
• Opportunities for growth within the company, including expanded administrative responsibilities or full-time roles as available.
• This is a fully in-person role based at our headquarters in Pagosa Springs, CO.
• Standard office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  , Monday through Friday. Preference will be given to candidates able to maintain consistent afternoon coverage 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
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• Work occurs primarily indoors in an office setting, with a desk and computer provided.
• Our office atmosphere is collaborative, with direct access to sales, production and greenhouse teams. Please note that some noise from production may be…