Part Time Bilingual Receptionist at Connecticut Institute For Refu

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluency In Spanish, Reception Experience, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Time Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency, Detail-Oriented, Proactive, Independent Work, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Why Work for CIRI? Embark on a fulfilling career with CIRI, where you'll find more than just a job – you'll find purpose. As part of our team, you'll enjoy: Meaningful Mission: Contribute to an incredible mission of assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to become self-sufficient, integrated members of the community. Professional Growth: Be part of a diverse and supportive team that encourages your growth and development. Community Connection: Establish long-term connections with the community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.. This organization participates in E-Verify. Join the Journey: Empower Lives, Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) Compensation: $19.50 per hour. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Position Summary: The Part-Time Bilingual Receptionist provides front desk support at CIRI headquarters, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and visitors. This role assists with administrative and operational tasks along with the full-time receptionist. Key Responsibilities: Answer incoming phone calls promptly and professionally; return messages and relay accurate information to the appropriate staff. Greet and assist clients and visitors, directing them to the appropriate staff or resources. Maintain appointment calendars for Immigration Legal Services staff, schedule and confirm appointments. Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries. Assist with office logistics, including ordering supplies and supporting CIRI events as needed. Perform general administrative duties, such as scanning, filing, and maintaining office organization. Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish (required). Experience in a busy reception or front-office environment. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small team. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact HR at DSchwarz@cirict.org to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.

Responsibilities

The Part-Time Bilingual Receptionist is responsible for providing front desk support, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment. Key tasks include answering phone calls, greeting clients, maintaining appointment calendars, and performing general administrative duties.