
Front Desk Receptionist – Administrative Assistant
UNITY inc. (United National Indian Tribal Youth)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bakersfield • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $17 - $22 per hour
About the role
- Identify opportunities for process and office management improvements; design and implement new systems.
- Build sustainable relationships of trust, integrity, and respect in line with the company's values through open and interactive communication both internally and externally.
- Perform receptionist duties: greet visitors and answer and direct phone calls.
- Provide exceptional customer service by responding quickly and courteously to customer inquiries and service requests and taking prompt action to resolve problems and prevent repeat instances.
- Support Human Resources on several onboarding activities for new employees.
- Monitor inventory and procurement of office supplies.
- Serve as a point of contact for all office maintenance.
- Arranging for repairs, arranging for delivery, and implementing as required.
- Oversee mailing tasks such as sorting, sending mail, and delivering it to the post office.
- Scans in payments and scans in checks for designated operating bank accounts.
- Capture any vendor and homeowner/resident interactions through the CRM database.
- Assist in processing payments for homeowners that walk in and via mail.
- Backup for the Customer Support Agents.
- Manage the inventory of community access items that include keys and remote controls.
- Maintain association compliance with all Secretary of State requirements.
- Follow and enforce all communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current driver’s license
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ work experience in an administrative capacity in property management or hospitality fields.
- Ability to assume a high level of accountability to execute and achieve results with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of leadership techniques
- Ability to organize work and manage time well.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and resolve conflict with peers, vendors, and all homeowners/residents.
- Excellent customer service skills, including maintaining focus on the customer request/task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to write in a style that is both professional and polished.
- Ability to speak professionally and communicate with transparency.
- The ability to adapt to different software and utilize technology quickly is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word is required.
Benefits
- Paid week off in December to observe the holiday season
- A 401(k) match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance on day 90
- One fully paid workweek to volunteer for your favorite charity or nonprofit
- Generous PTO and paid sick-time off
- We prioritize work-life balance with health and wellness days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
administrative skillscustomer serviceconflict resolutioninventory managementprocurementonboardingpayment processingCRM database managementoffice managementcommunication procedures
Soft Skills
attention to detailaccountabilityorganizational skillstime managementindependenceteam collaborationrelationship buildingprofessional writingprofessional communicationadaptability
Certifications
driver’s licensehigh school diplomabachelor’s degree (preferred)