Receptionist/Secretary - 5143

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (organization)

Job summary

BronxWorks seeks a Receptionist/Secretary in Bronx, NY to manage front-desk tasks, greet visitors, and support staff with phone inquiries and mail duties.

The role requires an engaging personality, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Co-working across BronxWorks programs may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Proven ability to manage time and stay organized.
• Experience in front-desk or administrative support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties as required.
• Answer in-coming phone calls, take messages and direct them to the appropriate persons.
• Welcome and greet all customers visiting the work site.
• Distribute department/mail on a daily basis in a timely manner.
• Run errands including delivering packages.
• Perform additional duties as required by manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist/Secretary - 5143

Bronx, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 5143

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

BronxWorks Afterschool offers high quality programs that have a strong balance of academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities to support and strengthen the overall development of youths. BronxWorks Afterschool aims to help young people build skills to support their academic achievement, raise their confidence and cultivate their leadership skills through service learning and other civic engagement opportunities.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general administrative duties as required.
• Answer in-coming phone calls, take messages and direct them to the appropriate persons.
• Welcome and greet all customers visiting the work site.
• Distribute department/program mail on a daily basis in a timely manner.
• Run a variety of errands including delivering incoming packages.
• Perform additional duties as required by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] .