Receptionist/Facilities Assistant

Job Description:What it is: Receptionist/Facilities Assistant - 6th FloorWe are seeking a motivated, outgoing and polished receptionist to carry out important daily tasks that help our company move forward and run smoothly. Seeking a 6th floor receptionist to greet incoming guests and serve as an integral part of the Facilities group.What you do:*Responsible for the professional, efficient management of incoming visitors, vendors and applicants to the agency on the 6th floor*Handles switchboard to direct telephone calls and messages to the appropriate departments and answer general internal and external inquiries as necessary*Support the facilities department as well, handling a variety of clerical and functional duties*Coordinate all calls to the Facilities Help Desk and directs calls to the appropriate facilities department, or directs the caller to the appropriate department for resolution*Work closely with Senior Facilities Coordinator in evaluating volume of calls and assessing the priority of incoming requests*Work closely with 2nd floor receptionists to coordinating and maintain vacation and sick day logs*Work closely with mailroom in directing incoming and outgoing messenger packagesWhat you need: *1-3 years of related experience*Excellent customer service skills*Must possess the ability to set priorities and exercise sound judgment*Must be able to respond to variable workflow and maintain composure in a high-pressure environment*Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to exercise tact, and diplomacy in dealing with staff, management and clients*Ability to create and maintain relationships across all levels of the agency*Must be detailed oriented and resourceful*Must be a versatile self starter and team player*Must be able to juggle projects simultaneously and switch gears instantaneously*Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint*Must have the aptitude to learn new & proprietary software quicklyNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and a generous company holiday schedule. JWT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. For more information about JWT, or to view other job opportunities please visit .

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Years of Experience Required: At Least 1 YearExpected Travel Time: None