Receptionist - Fast Hire

Our client, a multinational investment firm, is searching for a Receptionist. This is a contract role, where employees are required onsite full time. The full job description is as follows:

Job Type: 1+ year contract renewable

Location: NYC

Successful candidate will have:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prioritization, attention to detail and accuracy, follow-up with a sense of urgency, and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and take independent initiative for action within areas of responsibility while also exhibiting sound judgment on when to seek guidance and take direction.
• Highly service-oriented, collaborative individual with the ability to work well both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
• Prior reception experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & demonstrate ability to learn new systems quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain conference rooms.
• Manage telephone coverage as needed, including responding to inquiries, routing calls, and taking detailed messages.
• Manage other miscellaneous activities including technology requests, preparing copies, managing supplies, coordinating equipment needs, reviewing/distributing incoming mail, and maintaining a fully-functioning work area for the floor.
• Back-up coverage for admin colleague(s) during planned or unplanned absences from the office
• Demonstrate discretion with sensitive information related to firm, team, and/or staff.
• Special projects and requests as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred​
• High School Diploma required