Salary

$2,200 -$2,500 per month

(Up to 30hrs per week)

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Bastrop County Cares (BCC) is seeking a warm, organized, and service-oriented

Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. This role is critical to creating a welcoming

atmosphere for community members, staff, and partners. The Receptionist will be responsible for answering and

directing phone calls, greeting guests, managing mail and packages, and supporting the coordination of meetings and

events. The ideal candidate will be friendly, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a mission-driven

organization. Bilingual preferred.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,

may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a

comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is grant funded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

●Greet all visitors with professionalism, warmth, and hospitality.

●Serve as the first point of contact for community members, clients, partners, and vendors.

●Maintain a clean and welcoming reception area.

●Answer and direct incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff or department.

●Take messages and ensure timely delivery to staff.

●Respond to general inquiries via phone and email.

●Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages.

●Prepare outgoing mail and coordinate pickups with postal and delivery services.

●Assist with the scheduling and coordination of meeting rooms and event spaces.

●Reserve venues, order food, and ensure materials are prepared as needed.

●Coordinate logistics for internal meetings, collaborative gatherings, and partner visits.

●Perform basic clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and inventory management.

●Provide general administrative support to BCC staff as requested.

Qualifications:

●High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or administrative training preferred.

●At least 1 year of experience in a receptionist, administrative assistant, or customer service role.

●Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

●Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic office equipment.

●Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

●Ability to multitask, stay organized, and remain calm under pressure.

●Friendly, professional demeanor and a commitment to community service.

Working Conditions:

●This is an in-office position located at the Bastrop County Cares headquarters.

●Standard office hours with occasional evening or weekend support during events.

●Occasional evening and weekend work required for community events or meetings.

●Must have reliable transportation and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Salary and Benefits:

A background check is required and is paid for by the employer.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

●The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

●The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program

activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

●While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of

time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

●The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

●The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

●The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

●Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment with little or no exposure to physical risk.