Part-time Front Desk Associate

Manhattan Youth; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattan Youth seeks a part-time Front Desk Associate to welcome members and guests at our Downtown elementary program site in Lower Manhattan. You will help with sign-in/out, answer questions, and support daily operations with a friendly, professional demeanor.

The role is 4 hours daily, 2pm–6pm, Monday–Friday, at a Downtown Manhattan location. Prior customer service or office experience is helpful, and enthusiasm around working with children is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive self-starter with a team player mindset.
• Experience with children ages 6 months – 5 years is a plus.
• Previous customer service or office experience preferred.
• Degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Commitment to Manhattan Youth’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information regarding Community Center programming.
• Manage after-school sign out process.
• Receive and track packages.
• Answer phones/communicate on walkie talkies to team.
• Assist administrative staff as needed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child care experience

Customer service

Early childhood education preference

Mission alignment

Education

Early childhood education degree

Job description

Part-time Front Desk Associate

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Department: After-school Programs - Elementary School

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Manhattan

Reporting To: Director of Operations

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Description

We are seeking a professional, friendly and energetic individual with great customer service skills to join our team as a Front Desk Associate at one of our elementary program sites in Lower Manhattan.

Our Front Desk Associates are the face of Manhattan Youth and play a key role in creating a welcoming and friendly environment for members, as well as guests and children enrolled in our programs as they enter the Downtown Community Center. This position works closely with our Assistant Director of Membership and Front Desk Team Leader to ensure a pleasant daily customer experience for our members and guests. Qualified candidates will enjoy interacting with people, love being around children of all ages, have a ready smile, and a lot of patience.

This is a part-time, hourly position, 4 hours per day, Monday- Friday. Time frame is 2pm-6pm.
Pay: 20/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information regarding Community Center programming
• Manage after-school sign out process
• Receive and track packages
• Answer phones/communicate on walkie talkies to team
• Assist administrative staff as needed
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Proactive self-starter with a team player mindset
• Experience working with children ages 6 months -- 5 years is a plus
• Previous customer service or office experience preferred
• Additional preference will be given to candidates who have or are working towards a degree in early childhood education
• Commitment to Manhattan Youth’s mission