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Front Desk Receptionist
Location: Commonpoint, 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY
Position Summar y
Do you love welcoming people and being the friendly face that starts someone’s day on a positive note? Our community center is looking for a warm, approachable Front Desk Receptionist who enjoys helping others and creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Key Responsibilities:
● Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner
● Manage check-in procedures and verify membership access
● Support membership sales by answering inquiries, giving tours, and assisting with enrollment in a welcoming, community-focused manner.
● Direct visitors to the appropriate person or department
● Assist Membership Department with duties as needed
Telephone & Communication:
● Answer phones and respond to inquiries accurately and courteously
● Take messages and ensure timely delivery to the relevant person
● Respond to basic inquiries and provide information about Commonpoint programs and services
Administrative Support:
● Enter and process new, renewed and existing memberships forms
● Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
● Schedule appointments and manage room bookings for Membership programs and events
● Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders as needed
● Assist with basic data entry and record-keeping tasks
Security and Protocol :
● Monitor visitor access and issue visitor badges
● Follow security procedures and protocols
● Enforce facility policies professionally
Skills and Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Computer literate, including experience with Google Drive (Gmail,
- Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets, etc.); knowledge of Salesforce preferred but not required
- Friendly, patient, helpful and approachable personality
- Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Have a proven track record for reliability, dependability and honesty.
- A minimum of one year experience in a professional setting as a receptionist or front desk role.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
JOB DETAIL S
Hours: Part-Time, mornings and evenings
Salary: $17-$19/hour.
To Apply: Please email your cover letter and résumé to Robyn Saling, Director of Membership, [email protected]. Please indicate “Receptionist “in the subject line.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be
contacted.