Front Desk Receptionist at Visionist, Inc. in Columbia, MD

Summary: Visionist, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. They are seeking a skilled Front Desk Receptionist to manage daily operations, interact with visitors, and support various administrative tasks. Responsibilities: - Manage visitor check in/out, process mail, and interact with employees, contractors, and guests to solve problems as they arise - Assist with facility needs, including conference room scheduling, office supply purchasing and inventory, vendor deliveries and service appointments, and knowledgeably answer questions regarding facility-related activities, policies, and programs - Perform a wide range of clerical and general office duties, including maintaining confidential spreadsheets, databases, documents, contact lists, and directories - Prepare and distribute a variety of reports, graphs, tables, and charts through data collection from multiple sources - Respond to emails and inquiries promptly and professionally - Support marketing efforts as a secondary role, including posting and engaging on various channels and drafting select marketing materials - Assist in planning and coordinating company events, lunches, and other activities Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in event planning and/or marketing are a plus - 1 to 3 years of office-related experience preferred - Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm - Demonstrated experience with event planning is a must - Experience providing a high level of customer service - Proficiency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well is preferred - Database experience - Ability to multitask while staying organized and detail-oriented - Strong time management skills - Customer service-oriented attitude - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - 1 to 3 years of office-related experience preferred - Proficiency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well is preferred Required Skills: Event planning, Customer service Important Skills: MS Office Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: Database experience, Multitasking Benefits: We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!, Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP), 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours, 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity, Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year), Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!, Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses, Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability