Receptionist (Florida)

FL-Havana-NWFWMD-Receptionist Location: 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333, located on Highway 90 in Midway Client: State of FL Consultant Pay rate: $15/hr on W2 (All Inclusive) Length of assignment: 3 months to 6 months Dress code: Business Casual/Casual (depending on the day and if there are planned meetings/visitors etc). Work environment: Receptionist is to remain in the lobby area at all times and work with other staff for relief coverage to determine appropriate time for lunch and breaks. Candidate responsibilities: Make sure the switchboard is open and operating promptly at 8:00 a.m., throughout the day until 5:00 p.m. Relief coverage will be provided for a one-hour lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks Greets visitors in a professional friendly and hospitable manner Ensures visitors sign in, receives a visitor badge and notifies appropriate staff to escort visitors beyond the lobby area Professionally answers incoming calls Ensures calls are redirected to the appropriate staff or transfer call to voice mail when appropriate Receives and sorts incoming mail and faxes for pick-up Keeps front desk manual up-to-date detailing receptionist procedures Performs other routine clerical functions as directed Education and minimum requirements: High school diploma or GED Minimum of one year administrative experience Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Special abilities and/or requirements: Excellent phone etiquette Excellent verbal communication skills Punctual Able to work with minimum supervision Should be customer service driven Able to multi-task Ability to speak and understand English