Receptionist

The Doolittle Institute, an AFRL Innovation Institute, supports the Air Force Research Laboratory by working to identify and foster new R&D partnerships, develop AFRL’s future and current workforce, enable rapid technology delivery to the warfighter, and license and commercialize AFRL technologies in the private sector. The Doolittle Institute is a member of the DEFENSEWERX Family of Innovation Hubs.

Courteous, friendly, and helpful, the Doolittle Institute Receptionist will be the welcoming face and voice for the Doolittle Institute’s 19,000 SF high-tech facility in Niceville, Florida.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greet customers and visitors in person and on phone
• Direct on-site customers to meeting rooms, provide information/directions to local restaurants, hotels, etc.
• Take, screen and forward calls and messages
• Replenish snacks and beverages in the kitchen area as needed
• When notified by customers, report facility issues to appropriate personnel for cleaning, maintenance or repair
• Subtly ensure operational security through friendly enforcement of security policies and general observation
• Ability to stand, sit, and assist with office and meeting room furniture shifts, including occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Required Skills & Experience

• Positive and collaborative attitude, with excellent customer service, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite, Multi-line Phone System Operation

Other Key Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must pass a background check prior to employment
• Must not have any conflicts of interest affecting Doolittle Institute or the Department of Defense

Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience, education and proven track record.

Qualifications: 

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent plus 1-3 years experience in relevant position

Consideration: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. The Doolittle Institute does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Doolittle Institute directly.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the essential job required, management reserves the rights to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour (DOE)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No