Receptionist, Cabot Headquarters - Boston, MA Onsite

Cabot Corporation is seeking a front desk Receptionist to join the team at the headquarters Boston, MA location. This critical role represents our team and serves as the first point of contact for guests, vendors, catering services, etc. visiting our busy office from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, this person ensures the efficient flow of delivery receipt, visitor processing, and event support.

This individual's role will include supporting day-to-day operations, greeting guests and vendors when they arrive on-site, explaining how to navigate our office, managing our incoming and outgoing mail, delivering packages. As well as stocking the kitchen and maintaining weekly supply inventory.

The ideal candidate will be friendly, resourceful, and proactive in managing a wide range of administrative and front-desk responsibilities.

Coordinate badging and hotel office assignments, handle deliveries, and support set-up and clean-up for in-office events.
• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Order cafe/kitchen and office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Update office calendars and schedule conference rooms and hotel offices/desks
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning mail

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a front facing role (reception/front desk/similar role) in a professional setting
• Experience working with external vendors, visitor processing, catering services is preferred
• Ability to accommodate regular in-office presence required during core hours (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain professionalism at all times
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills with an ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Word, MS Teams)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Customer service oriented

How We'll Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment - We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• High Visibility - This role sets the tone for the professional image of the office. You ensure a positive experience for both employees and guests.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued - Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. - We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
• Feedback - We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support - You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

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