Receptionist/Office Assistant

Fairfax, VA
Full Time
Mid Level

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Hybrid (3.5 days in office)

Position Overview:

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Receptionist/Office Assistant to support our headquarters. This is a dual position responsible for ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression for visitors and the smooth operation of the office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Present a friendly, professional, and welcoming first contact (greet, direct, and assist visitors). 
  • Maintain an orderly and welcoming reception area and clean conference rooms. 
  • Organize, maintain, and keep office common areas, including the kitchens, neat and sufficiently stocked.
  • Answer phone and direct calls.
  • Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail, shipping, and receiving.
  • Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring the logbook, and issuing loaner badges.
  • Manage the inventory and assist with the purchasing and maintenance of office supplies and equipment.  Coordinate with building maintenance staff and service vendors.
  • Responsible for organizing and helping to run regular company events, communicating with vendors, and securing food and supplies.
  • Provide general meeting support.
  • Assist with the production of the quarterly company newsletter.
  • Help plan charitable activities to give back to the local community.
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

  • Excellent telephone and computer skills.
  • Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Pleasant and professional demeanor with a clear speaking voice and excellent spoken and written command of English.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Must be punctual.
  • Detail-oriented and organized yet adaptable and able to quickly prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficient typist.
  • General office skills (e.g. scanning and copying).
  • High school degree or equivalent GED.
  • Prior receptionist experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • College Degree and/or previous office service-related experience, preferably within a corporate environment.

Why Join Nationwide IT Services?

Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

 
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