Posted January 7, 2020
The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati is seeking a Receptionist for its headquarters at Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. (three blocks west of Dupont Circle). Our headquarters houses the offices of the Society, a museum and a special collections library, and provides overnight lodging to members of the Society. It is also an event venue available to the public for rental use for business meetings, weddings and wedding receptions and other functions. The Receptionist is often the first point of contact for members, visitors and vendors.
The Receptionist welcomes members and guests, coordinates with other staff to direct vendors, answers and routes telephone calls, manages incoming and outgoing mail, takes and confirms member room reservations, manages retail sales to visitors and members, assists the Executive Office Manager and the Tour and Public Program Manager with daily administrative and program tasks, manages mailed, phone, and online RSVPs, responds to general email queries, and provides critical support to Society business meetings and social events. The Receptionist reports directly to the Director of Finance and Administration.
This a full-time professional position (forty hours a week) at the Institute’s headquarters (this is not a teleworking position) and includes health insurance and other benefits in accordance with the Institute’s policies. Conventional working hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a commitment to work on Saturdays to support major governance meetings four times a year, and at other times as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience—more is preferred—in a comparable position. This is not an entry-level job. A successful candidate will have the experience and skills to handle basic business tasks in an invariably accurate and timely manner, must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, and must speak and write with accuracy and grace.
To Apply
Send your resume with a cover letter by email to:
Susan Benjamin, Director of Finance and Administration
The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati
sbenjamin@societyofthecincinnati.org
Position open until filled.