Bilingual Receptionist

**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.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Enjoy a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan, 13 paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off per year, and a commitment to work/life balance and self-care.
- **Public Interest Loan Forgiveness**: Benefit from eligibility for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

**Join the Journey: Empower Lives, Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)**

**Compensation**:_$21.00 per hour_**_ (37.5 hour work week)_ + Benefits (that currently include):

- **Medical (Anthem)**: 3 copay/deductible options; base plan is $35/paycheck
- **Vision (Mutual of Omaha)**: $60 per year; $130 hardware allowance
- Employee Funded
- **Dental (Mutual of Omaha)**: $500 per year; $1,750 annual benefit
- Employee Funded
- **Life**:1 x Salary to $100K; paid by CIRI
- **Voluntary Life**: Available to employees and family
- **Disability**: 60% of earnings; paid by CIRI
- **Identity Theft**: Optional coverage; paid by employees
- For employee and/or family
- Employee Funded

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Receptionist**
- Maintain appointment calendar for Immigration Legal Services staff; schedule and confirm appointments.
- Ensure that phones are answered promptly and in a cordial and professional manner.
- Return messages in a timely manner and when appropriate, relay accurate messages to the appropriate staff member.
- Receive and interact with clients and visitors; greet people entering the office and direct to appropriate staff.

**Administration Assistant**
- Support Language Services Program as needed
- Provide operational support to special projects
- Oversee incoming & outgoing mail service
- Assist with logistics for CIRI events such as Board meetings, CIRI All Staff meetings, etc. with venue reservations, ordering lunches, purchasing beverages and paper goods, etc.
- Occasional other duties as requested by President/CEO, CFO/COO and Asst Director HR/Ops

**Qualifications**:

- **Spanish fluency is required for this position**
- Proven experience in busy receptionist office
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

**CIRI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.