What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Element U.S. Space & Defense?
About Company
Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.
From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.
What We Offer
Growth & Development:
Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:
At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.
Job Summary
Receive and directs visitor, employment applicants, salespersons and customers to appropriate locations and parties; operate a single or multiple position telephone system; maintain a visitors' log and issues badges when necessary; notify personnel of visitor arrival; may perform related clerical work such as word processing.
Core Responsibilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Policy Statement
It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.
From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.
What We Offer
Growth & Development:
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.
Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
- Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
- 401k with employer match
- Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
- Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
- Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
- Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)
At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.
Job Summary
Receive and directs visitor, employment applicants, salespersons and customers to appropriate locations and parties; operate a single or multiple position telephone system; maintain a visitors' log and issues badges when necessary; notify personnel of visitor arrival; may perform related clerical work such as word processing.
Core Responsibilities
- Receive guests and keep a visitors' log
- Notifies personnel of visitor arrival
- Answer main company switch line
- Additional duties may include filing, sorting, mail distribution and completing special clerical projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum 2 years experience in customer service
- Experience answering phone and working in front office setting
- Experience with answering customer questions and inquiries
- Reporting experience required
- Excellent oral and written skills
- At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
- HS Diploma or GED
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Policy Statement
It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.