Internal / External

Job Title: Receptionist

Department: VSA arts

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Salary: $25,000 - $28,000 / Yearly

Duties:

As the initial contact at the front desk the receptionist will: Greet visitors and maintain visitor's register. Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance in the reception area. Update the staff phone list as needed. Handle phone calls to include incoming lines, 40-45 extensions, and one TTY line. Log in all packages received at the reception area. Provide interdepartmental assistance with special projects.

VSA arts is an international nonprofit arts organization for people with disabilities. VSA arts provides educators, parents, and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities. VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and promotes increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts programs through a nationwide network of affiliates and in more than 60 countries around the world. VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and is located at 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

Responsibilities Include:

Direct calls from the affiliates and general public to the appropriate staff member.

Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference calls.

Maintain a neat and clean work area.

Provide clerical assistance to staff.

Receive all incoming packages for staff, and maintain a log of all packages.

Education/Experience/Skills

High school degree or GED and a minimum of two years operating a multi-extension phone system. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor and computer literacy required. Effective verbal and listening communications skills.