Receptionist

ReceptionistVirgin Galactic is seeking a receptionist to provide excellent customer service and administrative support to our front office and team on site. When guests arrive, we want them to find a friendly smiling face. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. They should be able to remain calm under pressure, have the ability to perform a wide variety of administrative support functions, and work well with others.ResponsibilitiesGreet visitors warmly and provide hospitality that exemplifies the Virgin values. Connect them with the appropriate party.In partnership with security, provide support to reception area. Ensure that facility security and visitor control requirements are met.Liaison with IT and facilities to ensure site needs are met.Assist with incoming and outgoing mail.Provide an organized and stocked workspace including refreshments and maintaining inventory of office supplies for the site.Handle food or catering orders for meetings and events.Support the planning, organization, and execution of events (team, department, company-wide).Support on site tours or meetings as needed including preparation, coordination, and execution.Enter and manage purchase requisitions in ERP system (Oracle).Prepare expense reports.General clerical duties such as data entry, faxing, record keeping.Create, modify and proofread documents such as reports, memos, letters, and presentations using advanced Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Word skills.Have oversight and provide support as needed for desk assignments, conference room maps, and conference room calendars utilizing the corresponding software.Support staff in assigned project-based work as required; other duties as assigned including covering for other administration staff when required.Required Skills and ExperienceRequires a high school diploma or equivalent.1-2 years of relative experience or associate degree.Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and OneNote.Strong communication skills both verbally and written.Strong teaming and collaboration skills that foster office unity and cohesiveness in support of VG goals, mission, and standards.Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives.Physical and/or Additional RequirementsMonday through Friday shift. Although infrequent, may need to work overtime or weekends occasionally.Physically able to handle items weighing up to 25lbs (unassisted).