Welcoming Front Desk Specialist – Child Development Center

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Receptionist for the Child Development Center (CDC). The role serves as the primary contact for families, visitors, and staff, delivering a welcoming, professional environment and supporting daily administrative operations.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries by phone/email, maintaining records, assisting with CACFP compliance, coordinating attendance and safety procedures, and supporting events.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a professional setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, accurate, detail-oriented and able to handle urgency.
• Ability to learn and implement safety and security procedures for front-line role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear communication and patience.
• Keeps confidentiality in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for CDC families, staff, visitors, and members, providing accurate information and direction in person, by phone, and via email.
• Provide administrative support for daily CDC operations, including maintaining records, managing documentation, and completing assigned administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Support program compliance and reporting requirements related to CACFP.
• Assist with daily attendance procedures, building access, and established safety and security protocols.
• Coordinate facility maintenance requests, office equipment needs, and supplies to support efficient daily operations.
• Assist with the planning, preparation, and coordination of family events, staff activities, and other special programs.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills while independently managing assigned responsibilities and following through on tasks to completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operations of the Child Development Center.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Software software programs

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Receptionist for the Child Development Center (CDC). The role serves as the primary contact for families, visitors, and staff, delivering a welcoming, professional environment and supporting daily administrative operations.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries by phone/email, maintaining records, assisting with CACFP compliance, coordinating attendance and safety procedures, and supporting events.