Alexandria, VA · Remote
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Front desk team is a first impressions team of service-oriented people with a dedicated focus on security and protocol. They maintain a strict adherence to appropriate guidelines for the office ...
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Alexandria, VA · Remote
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Front desk team is a first impressions team of service-oriented people with a dedicated focus on security and protocol. They maintain a strict adherence to appropriate guidelines for the office ...
VA · On-site +1
This is a remote position. Please note that this position is contingent upon bid award. Essential ... to the receptionist. - Retrieve and log faxes. - Prepare outgoing shipments and log incoming ...
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This is a remote position. Please note that this position is contingent upon bid award. Essential ... to the receptionist. - Retrieve and log faxes. - Prepare outgoing shipments and log incoming ...
$11.16 - $12.70
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$12.70 - $14.23
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$14.23 - $15.77
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$17.06 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.77 - $17.30
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$17.30 - $18.84
19% of jobs
The median wage is $19.16 / hr.
$18.84 - $20.37
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$21.85 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.37 - $21.90
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A typical day for a Remote Receptionist involves answering incoming calls, managing emails, scheduling appointments, and providing information to clients or customers, all from a remote location. You may also assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, maintaining records, or forwarding messages to the appropriate team members. Collaboration is often virtual, using chat platforms and workflow management tools to stay connected with colleagues and supervisors. The environment is structured for independent work but requires strong communication to ensure seamless operations. This setup allows for flexibility while still supporting the organization’s front-line administrative needs.
A Remote Receptionist is a professional who handles calls, messages, and administrative tasks for businesses from a remote location. They provide customer service, schedule appointments, and relay important information, just like an in-office receptionist. Using phone systems, email, and other communication tools, they ensure seamless interaction between clients and businesses. This role is ideal for those with strong communication and organizational skills who prefer working remotely.
To thrive as a Remote Receptionist, you generally need excellent communication skills, proficiency in multitasking, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with phone and video conferencing software, scheduling tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is commonly required. Outstanding organizational abilities, reliability, and a professional virtual presence set top candidates apart. These skills ensure smooth remote operations, positive client interactions, and efficient handling of administrative tasks in a distributed work environment.
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
Front desk team is a first impressions team of service-oriented people with a dedicated focus on security and protocol. They maintain a strict adherence to appropriate guidelines for the office, visitors and guest. The front desk team provides administrative support to the front office staff by assisting with clerical functions such as tracking and delivering correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, and handling office tasks as assigned. Also assists in preparing executive correspondence.
Responsibilities and Primary Duties:
· Acts as the first line of defense for ensuring only authorized personnel enter the TRMC suite
· Checks DISS for security clearance verification
· Arranges for new employees to receive required gov't equipment
· Makes mail runs within the Mark Center and to the Pentagon weekly (free shuttle)
· Answers phones/takes messages/transfers calls
· Assists in preparing executive correspondence
· Arranges for visitor parking
· Arranges for repair of cubicles, chairs etc. within the suite
· Verifies visit requests of personnel attending classified/unclassified meetings
· Occasionally escorts visitors to/from the MC Visitor's Center
· Escorts janitorial staff, inspectors, etc.
· Schedule, coordinate and manage meeting calendars using Outlook and Word
· Assist with daily ad hoc tasks in the office
· Dresses professionally
· Orders office supplies such as paper, pens, notepads, etc.
· Resolves conflicts
· Executing clerical tasks and uses computers
· Uses Microsoft Office suite
· Interacts professionally with visitors and assigned personnel across the spectrum of worker and leadership levels
· Works without direct supervision
· Updates contact info for employees on shared drive spreadsheets
Minimum Required Skills:
Active Secret Clearance
Must be felxible between the morning shift and closing shift.
0 to 4 years' experience executing clerical task and using computers
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Professional presentation and demeanor and the ability to interact with significant visitors, guest and executives
Hard working, dependable, ability to work without direct supervision?
Desired Skills:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
DoD or National Capital Region work experience
Proficient with using the Defense Travel System (DTS)
Proficient with Correspondence and Task Management System
DoD or National Capital Region work experience
