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Email resume and cover letter addressed to Melanie Salvaggio at HR@ramapoforchildren.org. No phone calls please.
Receptionist
Ramapo for Children, located in midtown Manhattan, is an innovative youth-service agency serving high-risk children and those with special needs. We are seeking a receptionist to assist with the clerical functions of the NYC office. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic professional who takes initiative and works well in a collaborative environment.
About the position:
The Receptionist is essential to smooth functioning of day-to-day operations. In addition to the many responsibilities listed below, the Receptionist is the first person that visitors encounter upon entering Ramapo's office. Our receptionist has a profound impact on the perception outsiders have of our organization. This is a part-time temporary position until the end of June. The hours are 12:00PM-4:00PM Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
Ramapo for Children, located in midtown Manhattan, is an innovative youth-service agency serving high-risk children and those with special needs. We are seeking a receptionist to assist with the clerical functions of the NYC office. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic professional who takes initiative and works well in a collaborative environment.
About the position:
The Receptionist is essential to smooth functioning of day-to-day operations. In addition to the many responsibilities listed below, the Receptionist is the first person that visitors encounter upon entering Ramapo's office. Our receptionist has a profound impact on the perception outsiders have of our organization. This is a part-time temporary position until the end of June. The hours are 12:00PM-4:00PM Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain front reception area and welcome guests
- Ability to answer phones in a professional and courteous manner and transfer call to appropriate employees
- Take detailed and accurate messages and forward to appropriate person as necessary
- Sort and distribute mail and faxes
- Accepting and signing for deliveries
- Maintain kitchen and pantry area
- Assist with mailings and other projects as needed
- Filing, photocopying and faxing as needed
- Administrative assignments as needed
- At least 1 year of office support experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette with patience and compassion when communicating with callers
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) required
- Must be a customer service focused professional who is pro-active, self-motivated and organized with a positive and friendly attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
