Receptionist

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am-4:00pm. No Friday's.

As an employee-owned organization, every team member at Coborn's has a stake in our success, and every role contributes to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and pride. We're looking for a highly organized, service-driven receptionist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for both guests and fellow employee-owners.

The primary focus of this role is to deliver a remarkable guest and employee experience while maintaining a professional, welcoming, and efficient reception area and shared office environment. As the first point of contact for our organization, you will set the tone for every interaction-whether in person, over the phone, or through digital communication.

In addition, this role plays a vital part in supporting daily operations across the Support Center, including administrative coordination, meeting logistics, vendor partnerships, and Human Resources support. Your contributions will help ensure a seamless, engaging, and well-supported workplace for all.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the first point of contact for all guests and team members, delivering a warm, professional, and welcoming experience
• Manage incoming communications (phone, email, Teams, and other platforms), ensuring accurate and timely routing
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting reception area and shared spaces, including cafe and coffee stations
• Monitor and restock supplies to ensure a safe and fully functional environment

• Provide administrative support to executive leadership, including:
• Calendar coordination
• Meeting and conference room scheduling
• Meeting preparation and logistics
• Support administrative teams with day-to-day operations and special projects
• Assist Human Resources with:
• Data entry and document management
• Engagement and recognition programs
• HR initiatives and special projects
• Administer the companywide name badge program (creation, updates, inventory, and coordination)
• Maintain company directories and coordinate vendor material distribution
• Provide backup support for mailroom operations, including sorting, distribution, and package handling
• Assist in planning and executing company events and activities, including logistics, setup, and follow-up

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both part-time employees, including:

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources, and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business or a related field preferred

• 2-4 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or office support role

• Experience supporting multiple teams or leadership is a plus

• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or vendors preferred

• Human Resources support experience is helpful but not required

We believe that building a team of people with different backgr Finish ounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.