P/T Receptionist (10 - 15 hrs/week)

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York's premier human services providers located on the East Side of Manhattan, was selected in January 2012 to create one of New York City's ten new Innovative Senior Centers. We are seeking a part-time Receptionist/Office Assistant to support staff in the day-to-day operation of the Center. Our pioneering and vibrant center, called the Center @ Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, operates out of our former 70^th Street Senior Center space. The Center hosts an incredible array of expansive programming that attracts seniors from diverse backgrounds 365 days a year—8 a.m. to 8 p.m. –while providing a broad range of invaluable fitness and aquatics, health and wellness, arts and culture, education, case management, and socialization activities.

The Receptionist/Office Assistant is a highly visible position. The successful candidate will be the first member of our staff that members see upon their arrival. S/he will be responsible for electronically registering Center members as they attend classes, workshops, meals and trips; distributing activity schedules, dining menus and membership applications; answering general inquiries in person and on the phone about Center programs, locations/times of activities, hours of operation, member eligibility requirements and other clerical duties as needed.

The Receptionist/Office Assistant must be adept at multi-tasking, be able to provide clear, accurate information in a welcoming, friendly and efficient manner and must exhibit patience with an older adult population. The Receptionist/Office Assistant should also possess basic computer skills and be able to work a flexible schedule that may vary from week to week and will include weekends and evenings. All candidates must have at least a high school diploma and applicable work experience.

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications to receptionist@lenoxhill.org.