Weekend Front Desk Coordinator – On-Site

Brooklyn Waldorf School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Waldorf School weekend receptionist provides Front Desk coverage during the School's weekend programming, welcoming families and visitors and supporting the day-to-day logistics of weekend programs.

Responsibilities include check-in/out, answering phones, coordinating with staff, and assisting with sign-in sheets and room assignments. The role requires strong communication and organization, with independent weekend shifts and collaborative teamwork with the school and instructors.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families, or in a school, childcare, or customer-facing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Front Desk/reception coverage during scheduled weekend programming, in 2–4 hour shifts as needed.
• Welcome and assist students, families, staff, visitors, and vendors entering the school.
• Support check-in and check-out for weekend program participants.
• Respond to routine family questions and direct more complex concerns to the appropriate staff member or administrator.
• Support general Front Desk operations, including answering phones and receiving messages.
• Support the day-to-day logistics of weekend programming, including sign-in sheets, room assignments, and schedule updates.
• Communicate with weekend program staff and instructors regarding attendance, room assignments, and schedule changes.
• Escalate significant student, family, staffing, or program concerns to school leadership.
• Work closely with weekend program instructors and the Business & Operations Office.
• Maintain clear, warm, and professional communication with families.
• Help ensure information is shared consistently between weekend program staff and school administration.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Brooklyn Waldorf School weekend receptionist provides Front Desk coverage during the School's weekend programming, welcoming families and visitors and supporting the day-to-day logistics of weekend programs.

Responsibilities include check-in/out, answering phones, coordinating with staff, and assisting with sign-in sheets and room assignments. The role requires strong communication and organization, with independent weekend shifts and collaborative teamwork with the school and instructors.