Front Desk Administrative Associate (Part-Time)

The Fresh Air Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fresh Air Fund seeks a part-time Front Desk Administrative Associate to support operations during the summer season. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for guests. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing calls, and ensuring the front office remains organized. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in reception or customer service preferred.
• Patient and friendly demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and staff professionally.
• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Maintain cleanliness in the front office area.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin)

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Multi-tasking abilities

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Front Desk Administrative Associate (Part-Time)

Front Desk Administrative Associate (Part-Time)

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This range is provided by The Fresh Air Fund. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr

Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life- changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities. Young people also participate in year- round leadership. Career exploration and educational programs. For more information, visit www.FreshAir.org.

The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency.

Position Summary

The Fresh Air Fund is recruiting Seasonal/Part-time Front Desk Associate(s) to assist during the upcoming summer season. The Part-Time Front Desk Associate is the first point of contact for The Fresh Air Fund’s guests and program participants. The ideal candidate will be courteous, flexible and knowledgeable of and committed to the mission of The Fresh Air Fund.

This is a part-time seasonal position based in the New York City office. The Part-Time Front Desk Associate will report to the NYC Office Operations Manager. Salary Range: $16.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors and staff in a professional, welcoming manner;
• Answer main switchboard, screen and direct incoming calls;
• Monitor and forward main line voice messages;
• Distribute messages in writing, verbally or electronically, as appropriate;
• Maintain a neat and clean front office area as well as restocking program brochures and collateral materials as required;
• Sign for deliveries, notifying individuals when deliveries arrive in reception area;
• Other administrative duties/projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualification/Skills

• High School Diploma required;
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old;
• At least one year of college or previous receptionist or customer service experience preferred;
• Must be bilingual; Spanish or Mandarin a plus;
• Patient and friendly, with a high degree of professionalism; grace under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to interface comfortably with a wide variety of people at different levels within and outside of the organization;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office;
• Keen attention to details and a quick learner;
• Multi-tasking and stress management skills essential; and
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for The Fresh Air Fund’s mission and work;
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit an application and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No recruiters or phone calls please.

The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

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