Office Receptionist

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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to handle a variety of situations with diplomacy
Detail-oriented with superior customer service skills
Trustworthy with the ability to manage confidential information responsibly
Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
Flexible and willing to work extra hours when requested (e.g. to handle late day client meeting)
Demonstrated commitment to timeliness and reliability
Ability to be a team player with a high energy level, positive outlook, and sense of humor
Benefits
The standard hours are 7:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to work from home most Fridays
into the appropriate system for investment team members
Salary: $65-75k
Responsibilities
Reception: Answer phones and greet clients and visitors in a friendly, welcoming manner
Mail: Sort and distribute all incoming mail, packages, and deliveries
Supplies: Monitor, organize, and order supplies for the copy room and kitchen
Calendars: Maintain group and individual calendars for designated team members
Meetings: Support on-site meetings, including room setup, audio-visual equipment setup/breakdown, catering, and other tasks as needed
Kitchen: Maintain the kitchen area and refrigerator
Travel: Coordinate travel arrangements for various investment staff
Administrative Support: Order promotional merchandise and business cards; provide administrative backup to all support staff
Vacation and Time Off: Reconcile monthly vacation, personal days, etc
Vendor Coordination: Coordinate on-site visits with vendors (e.g., Xerox, technology, and audio/visual)
Other Duties: Assist with additional duties and special projects as needed
Job description
Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1+26, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $310 billion in assets under management for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS , the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

I NCLUSIVE & DIVERSE - D EDICATED TO TEAMWORK – E XCELLENT – A CCOUNTABLE – L EADERS - S OLUTION-ORIENTED

About The Role

Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P. is seeking a full-time, temp-to-hire receptionist for our Orinda office. The position is working with our Disciplined Alpha Fixed Income team as well as other Loomis Sayles staff. The office culture is highly driven and performance oriented. The standard hours are 7:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to work from home most Fridays. Our location offers free onsite parking for all employees. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to handle a variety of situations with diplomacy.

Job Responsibilities
• Reception: Answer phones and greet clients and visitors in a friendly, welcoming manner.
• Mail: Sort and distribute all incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Supplies: Monitor, organize, and order supplies for the copy room and kitchen.
• Calendars: Maintain group and individual calendars for designated team members.
• Meetings: Support on-site meetings, including room setup, audio-visual equipment setup/breakdown, catering, and other tasks as needed.
• Kitchen: Maintain the kitchen area and refrigerator.
• Travel: Coordinate travel arrangements for various investment staff
• Administrative Support: Order promotional merchandise and business cards; provide administrative backup to all support staff.
• Vacation and Time Off: Reconcile monthly vacation, personal days, etc. into the appropriate system for investment team members.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate on-site visits with vendors (e.g., Xerox, technology, and audio/visual).
• Other Duties: Assist with additional duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant 3-5 years of work experience.
• Detail-oriented with superior customer service skills.
• Trustworthy with the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Flexible and willing to work extra hours when requested (e.g. to handle late day client meeting).
• Demonstrated commitment to timeliness and reliability.
• Interest in the investment management business preferred.
• Ability to be a team player with a high energy level, positive outlook, and sense of humor.

EEOC and Diversity S tatement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender , age, national origin, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity, status as a vete ran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary: $65-75k

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