Front Desk Receptionist - Part Time

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hebrew Educational Society in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist to warmly welcome participants, members, staff and guests, while ensuring the front area remains secure and organized.

You will answer phones, direct inquiries, manage sign-in/out for After School and Physical Education, schedule appointments for food pantry and activities in line with NYS Health & CDC regulations, process payments, and support bulk mail and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Sense of ownership and pride in performance and impact on the organization's success.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player capable of collaborating across departments.
• Good time-management skills to handle front-desk tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with customers.
• Customer-oriented mindset for welcoming and assisting visitors.
• High School diploma; any additional diploma will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming participants, members, staff and guests into the building.
• Answering phones and directing calls to proper person/department.
• Keep front desk clean, tidy and supplied with all necessary supplies.
• Take payments for activities, memberships and guest passes.
• Assist with bulk mail delivery and other activities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Schedule appointments for food pantry and physical education activities per NYS Health & CDC regulations.
• Sign-in and sign-out for After School and Physical Education Programs.
• Assist with afternoon dismissal/parent pick-up of ASP children from the front desk.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Front Desk Receptionist - Part Time
Hebrew Educational Society
9502 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Principal Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Welcoming participants, members, staff and guests into the building
• Making sure front area is secure
• Answering phones and directing calls to proper person/department
• Keep front desk clean, tidy and supplied with all the necessary supplies
• Answer all customers' questions and address their complaints
• Verifying members with their key cards
• Taking payments for activities, memberships and guest passes
• Assist with bulk mail delivery and other activities as assigned by the supervisor
• Responsible for helping to schedule appointments for food pantry and physical education activities for guests and members according to NYS Health & CDC regulations
• Responsible for the sign-in and sign-out book for After School (ASP) and Physical Education Programs
• Responsible for afternoon dismissal/parent pick-up of ASP children from the front desk

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company's success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer-oriented mindset
• High School diploma; any additional diploma will be considered as advantage

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Agency Description

The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & Disability Services for children and adults.