Receptionist

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Receptionist to join our Administrative team.

The Receptionist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Receptionist will join our Administration team.  The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and organization skills and understand front desk operations.

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• High School diploma

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or attending college with some experience in data, clerical, and administrative practices and procedures

Who You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcome staff and visitors to the building
• Manage calls promptly and transfer information to the appropriate parties
• Responsible for tracking phone messages
• Answer questions and provide general organization-related information to visitors and callers
• Remain aware of staff movement in and out of the building
• Perform general administrative duties including, but not limited to, preparing letters and documents, photocopying, mailing, ordering supplies, processing invoices
• Receive, sort, and disseminate mail
• Ensure the reception area is always clean and presentable
• Collaborate with, but not limited to, our safety, afterschool, and athletic departments to help foster a welcoming, organized, and safe environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Must be available to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm - 8pm & Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30pm - 9pm

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. 

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. 

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include: 

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus 
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The hourly rate for this position is $20 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants can apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.