Front Desk Associate - Part-Time, Weekdays (Friendly & Organized)

The Goddard School of Charlestown, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Goddard School of Charlestown is seeking a friendly Front Desk Associate to provide administrative support and create a warm, professional first impression for families, children, staff, and visitors. This part-time role offers approximately 25–30 hours per week with Monday–Friday schedules in Charlestown, MA.

You will be one of the first contacts for families, handle calls, assist with inquiries, and support leadership with clerical tasks in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Front desk experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable using computers and performing data entry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming phone calls
• Greeting families, children, visitors in a friendly, professional manner
• Assisting families with general questions and directing inquiries to the appropriate team member
• Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Filing, scanning, copying, and organizing documents
• Maintaining organized electronic and physical files
• Assisting with emails and general correspondence
• Receiving and distributing mail, packages, and other deliveries
• Supporting school leadership with administrative projects and daily tasks
• Helping maintain an organized, welcoming front office
• Assisting with other clerical and front desk responsibilities as needed

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

The Goddard School of Charlestown is seeking a friendly Front Desk Associate to provide administrative support and create a warm, professional first impression for families, children, staff, and visitors. This part-time role offers approximately 25–30 hours per week with Monday–Friday schedules in Charlestown, MA.

You will be one of the first contacts for families, handle calls, assist with inquiries, and support leadership with clerical tasks in a busy school environment.