Receptionist at BronxWorks

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

21.5

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Front Desk Coverage, Filing, Scanning, Phone Etiquette, Customer Service, Mail Distribution, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide coverage for the front desk when needed * Assist manager and Executive Assistant with filing, scanning, other tasks as needed * Answer in-coming phone calls, take messages and direct them to the appropriate persons. * Welcome and greet all customers visiting the work site. * Distribute department/program mail daily in a timely manner. * Run a variety of errands including delivering incoming packages. * Perform additional duties as required by manager. QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required. * Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential. * Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. * Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. * Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. * Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct fieldwork. * Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org [hrbenefits@bronxworks.org]. #ZR #INDHGH 9a - 5p

Responsibilities

The receptionist manages the front desk by greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing inquiries. Additional duties include administrative support such as filing, scanning, and distributing mail.