Bilingual Front Desk Coordinator – Evenings & Weekends

L'Alliance New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership

Free French classes

Sick time

3 personal days

Job summary

L'Alliance New York seeks a part-time Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff. You will support the smooth daily front desk operations, manage in-person and phone inquiries, assist with on-site sales, and support evening and weekend activities in a welcoming, professional environment.

Fluency in English and French is required, and you should be highly organized, reliable, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization.
• Professional fluency in both English and French (spoken and written).
• Prior reception/front desk, customer service, hospitality, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Comfortable using basic digital tools (email, spreadsheets, databases, scheduling systems).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and discreet with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Interest in French culture or nonprofit, cultural, or educational environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, students, and partners in a warm, professional manner.
• Manage front desk operations and ensure a smooth flow of visitors and students.
• Respond to general inquiries by phone, email, and in person; answer calls promptly and courteously.
• Offer basic assistance to students and teachers (e.g., directions, distribution of materials).
• Assist with coordination of on-site events and activities during shifts.
• Perform data entry and other administrative tasks as required.
• Maintain attendance records and process small on-site sales (books, merch).
• Promote, sell, and record memberships accurately.
• Provide support for evening class operations and light administrative tasks.
• Open and close the reception area as needed.
• Support the Office Manager in their absence (mail, restocking, basic tasks).

Skills

Bilingual English & French

Tools

Scheduling systems

Email

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

L'Alliance New York seeks a part-time Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff. You will support the smooth daily front desk operations, manage in-person and phone inquiries, assist with on-site sales, and support evening and weekend activities in a welcoming, professional environment.

Fluency in English and French is required, and you should be highly organized, reliable, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.