Desk Clerk (Oak Gardens)

Midpenhousing; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment

Education Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commut

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Job summary

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a part-time front desk/administrative assistant for Oak Gardens. You will greet visitors, answer phones, manage logs, and assist with office tasks to support residents and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of receptionist or administrative experience. Proficiency in Word and Excel is desirable, with a strong emphasis on customer service and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year receptionist or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Flexible, able to perform varied tasks; alignment with mission of MidPen Housing.

Responsibilities

• Greet and screen all visitors entering the building.
• Update visitor log, daily logs and front desk forms.
• Answer phones, take messages, and direct callers.
• File, prepare correspondence, and distribute notices.
• Maintain property logs and incident reports; complete work orders as needed.
• Ensure building security and enforce community policies.

Skills

Front desk

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year receptionist/admin experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

About MidPen

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.

Property Name: Oak Gardens

ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

The Property Management team is responsible for operating and maintaining our beautiful communities, but beyond that, they are relationship builders and the heart and soul of MidPen. Property Management works closely with our residents, our community partners, and their fellow MidPenners, including close collaboration with our Resident Services team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Community Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of the building, maintaining the front office, communicating with residents, visitors, and staff, and assisting with administrative needs. Duties include: answering phones, monitoring cameras, assisting residents, visitors, guests, and applicants as needed, documenting building activity in the property log, writing incident reports, completing work orders, and ensuring the building is secure. MidPen expects that you adhere to our policies and Fair Housing regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Greets and screens all visitors and guests as they enter and leave the building
• Updates visitor log, daily log and other front desk forms
• Answers telephones, takes messages and directs people appropriately
• Files, prepares correspondence, sorts and distributes notices
• Completes property logs, incident reports and other office responsibilities
• Enforces Community Policies and House rules
• Maintains orderly appearance of front entrance, lobby area and adjoining rooms
• Posts and distributes tenant notices
• Monitors video camera system
• Performs other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and one year of receptionist or administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to perform varied tasks
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, frequently sitting
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl

Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Work schedule: Part-time

• Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

PAY RANGE

$17.69 - $19.90 Hourly - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.