Receptionist (AM)
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 30
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Overtime Eligible
Hours Per Week: 20/Part-time
Met Council is Americas largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion integrity and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations family violence services Holocaust survivor assistance geriatric social work crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries affordable housing sites and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.
Position Summary:
The part-time Receptionist will serve as the first point of contact for the Brooklyn Hub. The Receptionist will be responsible for welcoming visitors by greeting them in person or virtually and answering or referring inquiries. The Receptionist must be bilingual (English/Yiddish).
Principal Responsibilities:
- Greet welcome direct and announce visitors in a welcoming and respectful manner.
- Answer screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information as needed.
- Receive and distribute daily mail deliveries and couriers.
- Maintain building security by following established procedures and controlling access.
- Handle clerical tasks such as filing photocopying mailing collating and faxing.
- Monitor and sort messages from the general email inbox via outlook.
- Provide support for special events and projects.
- Assist with data collection and entry.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Competencies:
- Solid communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
- Ability to organize multitask prioritize and work under pressure.
- Strong customer service mindset with a helpful and responsive approach.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks and documentation.
- Flexibility and adaptability when priorities shift.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
Skill and Education:
- High school degree or equivalent (required).
- Prior experience in an office or customer-facing role (preferred).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
- Comfortable using office equipment such as copiers printers and phone systems.
- Familiarity with communication platforms such as Outlook Teams or Zoom.
- Strong organizational and data entry skills.
- Bilingual English/Yiddish.
Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour
Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits; 403(b); plus pro-rated vacation sick leave and holidays.
Key Skills
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Dental Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
In 1972, two major academic studies on the growing number of impoverished Jews in New York City were released. They estimated that the number stood at approximately 300,000 people. Today, the number of poor and near-poor in the Jewish community has swelled to over 500,000. These stat ... View more
