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Receptionist Jobs in Manchester, CT at Manchester Housing Authority
Job Overview
Do you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and being the friendly first point of contact in a busy office? The Manchester Housing Authority is looking for a dependable and welcoming Receptionist to support our front desk and help residents, applicants, visitors, vendors, and staff receive timely, respectful service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is professional, patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling phone calls, visitors, paperwork, scheduling, and day-to-day office support in a public service environment.
What You’ll Do
· Welcome visitors and answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
· Provide general information and connect residents, applicants, and the public with the right staff member.
· Take accurate messages, schedule appointments, and maintain basic logs, calendars, and records.
· Receive, sort, and distribute mail and assist with copying, scanning, filing, forms, and correspondence.
· Enter maintenance service requests and route work order information accurately.
· Maintain confidentiality and provide courteous service in a professional office setting.
What We’re Looking For
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Receptionist, customer service, clerical, or administrative office experience preferred.
· Experience in public housing, affordable housing, social services, municipal government, or a similar public service setting is helpful.
· Bilingual ability, especially Spanish, is a plus.
· Strong communication, organization, computer, and customer service skills.
· Ability to remain professional, respectful, and discreet when handling sensitive information.
Benefits
The Manchester Housing Authority offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, which may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and other benefits in accordance with Authority policy and applicable plan documents.
If you are friendly, organized, and interested in serving the Manchester community, we encourage you to apply
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
The Manchester Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Receptionist
Company: Manchester Housing Authority
Location: Manchester, CT
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