Part-Time Front Desk & Security Coordinator (Weekend)

Project-Home; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Project HOME is seeking a part-time Receptionist for Francis House of Peace in Philadelphia to greet staff, residents, visitors and manage access control with a visitor log. The role fulfills front-desk duties, answers calls, handles clerical tasks, and supports community safety while providing high-quality customer service.

Schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with pay of $18.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant presence at the front desk, granting access only to authorized staff, residents, guests, and delivery personnel while ensuring all guests sign the visitor log and present photo ID.
• Establish and maintain healthy, respectful relationships with residents, guests, and community members
• Conduct hourly rounds to monitor unusual activity, check the security of exterior doors and windows, and use security cameras for surveillance.
• Answer incoming calls, take accurate messages, and assist with clerical tasks such as typing, filing, copying, and managing deliveries.
• Facilitate room setups for community space meetings
• Document shift summaries and share during shift change.
• Address urgent and crisis situations using de-escalation strategies and follow emergency procedures for incidents such as floods and fires.
• As applicable, act as dispatch and point of contact for outreach, including completing response forms making referrals, and completing documentation.
• Attend meetings and trainings, including supervision, staff meetings, community meetings, linkage meetings, and court appearances, if necessary.

Skills

Basic computer/technology literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Project HOME is seeking a part-time Receptionist for Francis House of Peace in Philadelphia to greet staff, residents, visitors and manage access control with a visitor log. The role fulfills front-desk duties, answers calls, handles clerical tasks, and supports community safety while providing high-quality customer service.

Schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with pay of $18.15 per hour.