Corporate Front Desk Receptionist (Part-Time) Junior

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Corporate Front Desk Receptionist (Part-Time)-Junior to support the AMEWAS Corporate Office. The hourly range of this position is $21.00/hour and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

California MD is Marylands #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area please visit:

Work Arrangement:

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business contract customer and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.

A typical day as a Corporate Front Desk Receptionist (Part-Time)-Junior may include:

• Supports the front desk Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Answers/Directs phone calls and visitors
• Assists with a variety of clerical and administrative duties
• Processes all incoming and outgoing mail for the company
• Maintains conference room schedules
• Helps departments prepare for meetings (tracking RSVPS ordering food preparing the space etc.)
• Maintains AMEWAS office supplies (inventory price comparison ordering etc.)
• Supports the Human Resources and Recruiting departments with celebrations social committee events RSVPs for company events Christmas invitations AMEWAS gear inventory etc.
• Supports the Security Department with access control and processing visitors in accordance with regulations
• Supports the Accounts Payable department with processing outgoing mail vendor invoices verification of payment credit cards filing expense reports and tracking consultant invoices
• Provides administrative support to individuals teams departments and other groups at AMEWAS

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience working in a professional office environment
• Experience answering multi-line phones in a professional manner and directing calls to leadership
• Experience in customer service
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Word and PowerPoint)
• The ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Current clearance required upon onboarding: N/A
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.

Desired Skills:

• Experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience in the Department of Defense

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances interim security determinations and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site.

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Heres an added perk: If youre a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired you could earn a referral bonus!

Our excellent benefits and perks for part-time temporary employees include:

• 401(k) plan
• Paid sick leave
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Mobile service discount

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

For important employment-related notices and required disclosures please review our Regulatory Notices page.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Recruiting department via phone at or email at .

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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