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Front Desk Specialist

Action Inc.
Gloucester, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Are you a people-person who thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment?

Action Inc. is looking for a Front Desk Specialist to be the welcoming first point of contact at our Main Office. In this vital role, you'll greet visitors with warmth and professionalism, provide program information, schedule appointments, and support multiple departments with key administrative tasks. If you love helping others and keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to meet you!

Job Summary: The Front Desk Specialist welcomes all visitors who contact the Action Inc. Main Office in a courteous and approachable manner, answers questions, provides program information, completes intakes, schedules appointments, and provides administrative support across departments.

Hours: Part-Time, 25 Hours a week. Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Greet visitors as they enter the Action office in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct calls to the appropriate staff member, program, or external
  • Assist clients with access to services, make referrals to the appropriate program staff or service, including those internal to Action Inc. or externally.
  • Complete intakes with clients for services via phone call or in person, accurately entering information into internal client databases.
  • Schedule initial client appointments with staff, informing clients of all necessary documentation needed for their appointment, making reminder and follow up calls as
  • Collect, record, and provide receipts for rental payments made by Action tenants.
  • Ensure the lobby area is organized, including any posted materials and/or pamphlets are current and inventory adequate.
  • Provide administrative support as needed, including data entry, faxing, mailing, photocopying, and filing.
  • Attend and participate in departmental, organization-wide, and other
  • Act in the best interest of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Other duties as needed and

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-
  • Friendly affect and welcoming personality, with the ability to triage and respond appropriately to individuals in crisis.
  • Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Second language desired
  • Ability to comply with and successfully complete a CORI background check before the start of employment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify upon hire

ExperienceEducation:

  • AS degree in Human Services or a minimum of three years administrative experience, preferably in social services.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 15 pounds at a time
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Salary : $24 - $26

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