Front Desk Coordinator

Paycom; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mental Wellness Center in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a warm Front Desk Coordinator to be the first point of contact for clients, families, and visitors. This in-person role offers a stable 20-hour weekly schedule during standard business hours and a chance to contribute to a meaningful community mission.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, routing information, managing mail and meetings, and supporting light administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Experience in front-desk, receptionist, or admin role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients, visitors, vendors, and community members.
• Answer and route incoming calls, provide general information.
• Connect individuals with the appropriate MWC programs, services, or staff.
• Manage mail, deliveries, conference room scheduling, and reception materials.
• Support basic administrative tasks and maintain a welcoming front-desk area.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Customer-service oriented

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Mental Wellness CenterThe Mental Wellness Center is a leading nonprofit organization in Santa Barbara, California, dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by mental illness through education, housing, and community-based services. MWC plays a critical role in the region's mental health ecosystem, working collaboratively with public agencies, healthcare providers, housing partners, and community organizations to create a more responsive and compassionate continuum of care.The RoleMWC is seeking a warm, dependable, and organized Front Desk Coordinator to serve as the first point of connection for clients, family members, community partners, vendors, and visitors.This position is a great fit for someone looking for meaningful part-time work with a consistent 20-hour schedule and the flexibility to maintain balance outside of work. Rather than being focused on rapid advancement or building a traditional career path, this role offers an opportunity to use your skills, stay connected, and give back to the Santa Barbara community through work that supports an important mission.Why You May Love This RoleA flexible, part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per weekWork scheduled primarily during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution without the demands of a full-time positionRegular interaction with clients, families, staff, and community membersA welcoming, people-centered environmentVaried work that combines front-desk service, organization, and administrative supportThe chance to support an organization dedicated to mental health and community well-beingWhat You’ll DoAs the Front Desk Coordinator, you will help create a welcoming, professional, and organized environment for everyone who connects with MWC. Responsibilities include:Greeting and assisting clients, visitors, vendors, and community membersAnswering and routing incoming calls and providing general informationConnecting individuals with the appropriate MWC programs, services, or staffManaging mail, deliveries, conference room scheduling, and reception materialsSupporting basic administrative and bookkeeping tasksMaintaining an organized and welcoming front-desk and common-area environmentAssisting with meetings, events, and organizational projects as neededWhat We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, service-oriented, and comfortable interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds. You can remain calm when the office is busy, manage interruptions with professionalism, and take pride in helping things run smoothly.Qualifications include:High school diploma or equivalentFluent in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writingStrong communication, organization, and customer-service skillsExperience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelPrevious front-desk, receptionist, customer-service, or administrative experience preferredExperience in a nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral-health, or client-centered setting is a plusSchedule and AvailabilityThis is an in-person position scheduled for approximately 20 hours per week during MWC’s regular business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening availability may be needed to support organizational meetings or special events.If you are looking for flexible, meaningful work where your presence, organization, and kindness can make a difference each day, we would love to hear from you.