Part-Time Receptionist
The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten–grade 12 independent day school for girls in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a part-time Receptionist. The Receptionist is responsible for providing a welcoming and helpful presence for evening visitors to The Ellis School. Candidates for this role will have well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task. This person will demonstrate a high level of personal and professional conduct with faculty, staff, students, and the overall school community. This is an hourly, on-site position, working from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Compensation will be $15-18 per hour.
Receptionist Responsibilities:
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- Help the School adhere to safety protocols by vetting School visitors, leading them through the visitor registration process, and directing visitors around campus accordingly.
- Answer or refer inquiries, and provide approved information to parents, students, school personnel, and the public over the telephone and in person.
- Perform duties that include receiving visitors, screening telephone calls and sorting mail, and fielding communications to the appropriate office or individual.
Qualifications:
- High school equivalency.
- Ability to be trained on Google Calendars, and the school’s door entry and visitor registration software.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to balance competing priorities.
Candidates should submit a resume to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org. References will be requested and checked prior to hiring. All employees are subject to background checks. Questions about this position may be directed to Erin Jones, Director of Marketing and Communications, at jonese@theellisschool.org.
The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment in which all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as a leader in equity and justice initiatives.
- We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
- We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
- We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
- We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices.
The Ellis School does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, sex, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation in employment.
