Front Desk Receptionist

Duties:

  • Perform office support functions that require some training, skill, or experience.

  • Answer telephones

  • Greet volunteers and visitors

  • Assist with volunteer registration

  • May be responsible for assigned projects

  • File and use various office equipment

  • Support all staff and volunteers at Madison House

  • Complete training to become a certified greeter/screener for the IRS/VITA program. Must pass Intake/Interview and Standards of Conduct exams (training provided)

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Ability to manage projects independently

  • Interest in any of the following: non-profit operations, communications, fundraising, or program support

  • Moderate supervision is provided; some independent judgment and decision-
    making skills required.

This is a paid position for the 2024-2025 academic year at an hourly rate of $15. Candidates must be UVA undergraduate students who have received and accepted Federal Work Study funding. The position requires 5 - 10 hours per week in person. 

Madison House is located at 179 Rugby Road and office hours are 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday. 

Candidates are required to submit a cover letter and resume in Workday for further consideration from the hiring manager.

The position begins October 5, 2025, and ends May 8, 2026.

Application Instructions:

  • Within Handshake, click the green "Apply Externally" button.

  • Answer the pre-application questions within Handshake and click the green "Step 2: External Applications" button.

  • This will re-direct you to the Workday Student Opportunities page, where you will see the job description details.

  • Please click the orange "Apply" button.

  • If this is your first time applying to a job through Workday, you will need to create an applicant account; otherwise, sign into Workday to complete your application and to upload any supplemental application materials.

  • Your application IS NOT COMPLETE until you have applied through Workday.