Brooklyn Warehouse Administrative Assistant

Met Council; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Met Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Food Programs warehouse in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This role handles receptionist duties, office management, inventory control, and general facilities support to keep warehouse and on-site offices running smoothly.

You'll greet visitors, answer inquiries, manage mail and supplies, and participate in meetings, contributing to efficient operations and excellent service for the New York community.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration and frontline reception.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform office management tasks, such as scheduling vendors, repairs, and inspections.
• Track and replenish office supplies, snacks, coffee station, and other inventory.
• Manage receive incoming phone calls, forwarding them as appropriate and providing basic information when needed.
• Document processes related to administrative duties at the warehouse.
• Welcome and direct visitors, notifying the appropriate employee contact of arrivals.
• Participate in internal and external meetings as assigned.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries; process outgoing mail.
• Monitor common areas (breakroom, supply/mail room, etc.) and coordinate upkeep.
• Provide clerical support including filing, photocopying, scanning, and postage.
• Support the overall operations of the warehouse, food pantry, and on-site offices by following Standard Operating Procedures and suggesting new procedures as needs arise.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Met Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Food Programs warehouse in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This role handles receptionist duties, office management, inventory control, and general facilities support to keep warehouse and on-site offices running smoothly.

You'll greet visitors, answer inquiries, manage mail and supplies, and participate in meetings, contributing to efficient operations and excellent service for the New York community.