Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

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Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) currently has a full-time position available for a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) receptionist who can effectively and efficiently oversee the front desk area, meet and greet all visitors and direct them to the proper department.

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.
• Maintains office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (verify , monitor logbook, issue visitor badges).
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• First point of contact for families requesting registration appointments (distributes intake packets, explains procedures, schedules appointments).
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Operates standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a fax machine, a copy machine, postage meter and a computer.
• Performs general clerical support tasks including data entry and filing.
• Orders office supplies and keeps inventory of stock.
• Assists with tuition collection as needed.
• Handles cash box collection.
• Distributes payroll checks to all locations every two weeks.
• Opens and closes the building when necessary.

• Prints monthly menu and distributes to classrooms.
• Facilitates classroom consumable orders from Food Service Company.
• Orders consumable/cleaning supplies and keeps inventory of stock.
• Assists Kitchen Monitor with daily tasks as needed (prepares bleach/water solution, checks refrigerator temperatures, milk check).

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Required.
• Must be warm and pleasant to co-workers and all guests upon entering the building.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in various computer programs:
  Microsoft Office, Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, bilingual (Spanish).

• Positive outgoing team player.
• Polite and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must love children.
• Must be able to occasionally move between locations in Stamford.

• Generous Time Off: 3 weeks vacation and 12 sick days earned per year, 3 personal days.
• Federal Holidays.
• Week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Weather related closings.
• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• OSHA and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Must pass a Background Check and Drug Test.