Receptionist

Administrative
New York, NY
1 - 3+ years
Money
$20 - $20.59 / hour Pay Rate
Function
Administrative
location
New York, NY
Experience
1 - 3+ years
pay
$20 - $20.59 / hour Pay Rate

Responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
  • Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
  • Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms, and brochures)
  • Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
  • Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries
  • Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
  • Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
  • Update calendars and schedule meetings
  • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing

qualifications

  • Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Customer service attitude
  • High school degree

required qualifications

job highlights

5 days a week in their NYC office

Temp to hire with great benefits, including 2 pensions, upon hire

Core Responsibilities

  • Welcome and assist visitors, members, and vendors; direct them to the right contact.
  • Answer and route calls, take messages, handle general inquiries, and keep the reception area clean and organized.
  • Manage mail, deliveries, correspondence, and general clerical tasks while maintaining clear communication with the team.
  • Track and order office supplies to ensure stock is maintained.

Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Professional and positive approach to challenging interactions.
  • High accuracy and efficiency in completing tasks.
  • Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
  • Proficient with office equipment and tools like Microsoft Office and Teams.

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At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on Skills-Based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and payrolling services, and we are dedicated to promoting equitable hiring practices on a national scale.

  • Please note that compensation for the specific role will be determined based on your unique skills and experience. If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please be aware that compensation rates and benefits packages may vary accordingly.
  • We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • It is imperative that you have the legal authorization to work in the United States, as we do not provide sponsorship.
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