Bilingual Office Assistant (Russian/Spanish) - Front Desk

Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Met Council is seeking an Office Assistant to support the Residence Director and Office Manager in daily administrative tasks at 99 Vandalia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The role involves frequent contact with residents, with bilingual Russian/Spanish communication essential.

This temporary position is expected to extend through March 2026. Responsibilities include filing, copying, scheduling, greeting residents, handling inquiries, distributing notices and rent bills, and maintaining an organized

Qualifications

• Fluency in Russian or Spanish required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• File and organize resident records, correspondence, and office documents.
• Make copies, scan, and prepare paperwork and notices.
• Schedule appointments and maintain office calendars.
• Greeting residents and visitors, and answer phone calls in a courteous, professional manner.
• Help residents with general questions and direct them to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with distributing notices, letters and rent bills.
• Keep filing room neat and organized.
• Perform other general office duties as assigned.
• Prior office or receptionist experience is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual Russian/Spanish

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Met Council is seeking an Office Assistant to support the Residence Director and Office Manager in daily administrative tasks at 99 Vandalia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The role involves frequent contact with residents, with bilingual Russian/Spanish communication essential.

This temporary position is expected to extend through March 2026. Responsibilities include filing, copying, scheduling, greeting residents, handling inquiries, distributing notices and rent bills, and maintaining an organized