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Front Desk Receptionist

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and friendly Front Desk Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our organization. This will be a seasonal job for the summer only. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and team members, ensuring a positive and professional experience. Your energetic approach and organizational skills will help maintain smooth office operations, manage multi-line phone systems, and support administrative tasks with efficiency. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant workplace environment while honing your office management expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors warmly and direct them appropriately, ensuring a positive first impression
  • Manage multi-line phone systems, answer inquiries promptly, and transfer calls with professionalism
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and packages
  • Maintain accurate appointment scheduling and calendar management for staff or professionals
  • Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, proofreading, and document preparation
  • Support office management tasks including supply inventory, organization of files, and basic bookkeeping using QuickBooks or similar tools
  • Assist with customer service by addressing inquiries and providing support via phone or in person

Skills

  • Excellent computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace applications
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective phone etiquette and communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus
  • Previous office experience or clerical experience demonstrating reliability and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of front desk procedures, data entry accuracy, and proofreading techniques
  • Familiarity with medical or dental receptionist duties is advantageous but not required
  • Time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining professionalism

Join us as a Front Desk Receptionist to be an essential part of our team! Your enthusiasm, organizational prowess, and commitment to excellent customer support will help create a welcoming atmosphere that clients and colleagues alike will appreciate. This role offers a chance to develop your office management skills while contributing to a vibrant workplace culture.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16

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