Receptionist

Penny-Lane-Centers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers is seeking a Receptionist to screen calls, greet visitors, sign in guests, and direct them to the appropriate resources. The role includes maintaining waiting area safety and cleanliness and performing clerical tasks to support staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude, and a solid work ethic. Bilingual Spanish ability is required, and a California driver’s license with valid insurance is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum six months of customer service experience in an office, telecom or retail environment.
• Bilingual Spanish required (verbal skillset only).
• Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurer; access to a vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Screen and forward phone calls; greet, sign in, and direct visitors; provide general information about Penny Lane services.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in waiting areas.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks and assist staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Recruitment Manager, the Receptionist is responsible for screening and forwarding phone calls; greeting, signing-in and directing visitors; and providing general information regarding Penny Lane services. The Receptionist also ensures safety and cleanliness in the waiting room areas. Other responsibilities include clerical and miscellaneous administrative tasks, and assisting staff, as needed.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive, friendly attitude and a strong work ethic.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months of customer service experience within an office, telecommunications or retail environment.
• Bilingual Spanish Required (verbal skillset only).
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location:

North Hollywood, CA

Salary Range:

$19.50 - $24.87 per hour

Additional $1.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period.

Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy’ child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.