What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Administrative Associate (Part-Time) position at The Fresh Air Fund?
Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life- changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities. Young people also participate in year- round leadership. Career exploration and educational programs. For more information, visit www.FreshAir.org.
Position Summary
The Fresh Air Fund is recruiting Seasonal/Part-time Front Desk Associate(s) to assist during the upcoming summer season. The Part-Time Front Desk Associate is the first point of contact for The Fresh Air Fund’s guests and program participants. The ideal candidate will be courteous, flexible and knowledgeable of and committed to the mission of The Fresh Air Fund.
This is a part-time seasonal position based in the New York City office. The Part-Time Front Desk Associate will report to the NYC Office Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors and staff in a professional, welcoming manner;
- Answer main switchboard, screen and direct incoming calls;
- Monitor and forward main line voice messages;
- Distribute messages in writing, verbally or electronically, as appropriate;
- Maintain a neat and clean front office area as well as restocking program brochures and collateral materials as required;
- Sign for deliveries, notifying individuals when deliveries arrive in reception area;
- Other administrative duties/projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
- High School Diploma required;
- Previous receptionist or customer service experience preferred;
- Must be bilingual; Spanish or Mandarin a plus;
- Patient and friendly, with a high degree of professionalism; grace under pressure;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to interface comfortably with a wide variety of people at different levels within and outside of the organization;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office;
- Keen attention to details and a quick learner;
- Multi-tasking and stress management skills essential; and
- A commitment to and enthusiasm for The Fresh Air Fund’s mission and work;
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
The Fresh Air Fund requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or the apply for reasonable accommodation.
Employment Period: mid-June through mid-August
Hours per Week: less than 35 hours/week
Compensation: $15-$17/hour
Benefits: None
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit an Part-Time Front Desk Associate application and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please.
The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply.
Salary : $15 - $17