Receptionist - job 1 of 3

We are seeking a professional with a friendly, customer service attitude interested in joining our administrative support team in Raleigh, NC. Duties include providing front desk coverage, checking in visitors, answering the main phone line, supporting our managers and employees, and assisting with daily office needs. The ideal candidate will deliver a professional and qualified first impression to all visitors. This person has excellent communication and customer service skills. They have a basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures/systems and the ability to multitask.

To be successful in this role, candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive with good attention to detail. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. They must be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, they should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others.

Receptionist's Primary Responsibilities include:

• Work the front desk, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Raleigh, NC office
• Greet customers, visitors, and guests; determine the purpose of each person’s visit and direct or escort them to the appropriate location
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls to staff
• Receive mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and deliver or distribute items

Receptionist's Secondary Responsibilities include:

• Administrative and clerical support tasks
• Basic filing (electronic and hard copy) and recordkeeping
• Inventory management

Receptionist's Required Experience & Skills:

• High School Diploma with 1-2 years of related experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Local to Raleigh, NC

Receptionist's Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. with a full range of motion
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Ability to push and pull a rolling cart

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 1,700 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Experience

• 1 - 2 years: Related Experience
• 1 - 2 years: Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint)

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)