We’re seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Front Desk Associate for a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, handle phones and email, and support daily office operations.
Schedule & Pay
- Hours: 20–30 hours/week, Monday–Friday between 10:30 AM–6:30 PM (set schedule to be confirmed)
- Pay:$14–$18/hour (based on experience)
- Benefits: Retirement plan and dental insurance
What you’ll do
- Greet visitors; answer phones and respond to emails clearly and professionally
- Provide information to customers and route inquiries to the right person
- Enter data accurately; maintain records and files
- Assist with scheduling, forms, and front-office organization
- (Nice to have) Process basic payments/receipts and help with QuickBooks entries
What you bring
- Bilingual English & Russian (required)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (required)
- Prior customer service or front-desk experience (preferred)
- Strong communication skills; friendly, professional phone/email manner
- Detail-oriented, energetic, and a self-starter who follows through
- Comfortable with Excel, Word, Outlook; QuickBooks is a plus
- High school diploma or higher
How to apply Please include your resume, desired start date, and expected hourly rate
About American Language Center
Our Center is located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia, with proximity to New York City, Washington DC, the Pocono Mountains and the New Jersey shore. Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790-1800. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written here. Philadelphia is also the fifth largest city in the U.S. and second largest city on the east coast.
Our center is within walking distance from SEPTA bus stops and the Philmont train station on the West Trenton Line. American LC offers an English as a Second Language program that has been designed to help students to achieve their goals. Our school offers a quality learning experience for students with personalized attention. American LC instructors use teaching methods that encourage students to use English for real life situations outside of the classroom. Our ESL program is taught by professionals who are experienced in teaching English to non-native speakers of English.
Our students come from different cultures and backgrounds. Our students range from college-age students starting from scratch to working adults who need help improving their language proficiency. American LC is committed to providing an educational environment that recognizes cultural and national diversity and to developing and maintaining programs, services, and practices that promote respect for people of all backgrounds. In terms of programming, our center offers an Intensive English Training program as well as preparation for the TOEFL exam. Our program encourages development of English speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills. Courses also focus on vocabulary expansion and improved pronunciation, which will help students become proficient in the English language and feel comfortable in everyday conversations at school, work and in social environments.
Our Mission
American Language Center serves students’ English needs with a holistic curriculum. Our goal is to increase the proficiency of students from all levels and abilities by refining their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. American LC provides a comprehensive and intensive education program that assists students in achieving their professional, personal and educational objectives.
Who We Are
American Language Center offers select courses that prepare students for a higher learning environment and exposes students to American culture. American LC fosters a diverse and family-like atmosphere that provides students with a supportive community that helps them feel accepted and at home in the United States. With a dedicated and creative staff of primarily native English speakers, we pride ourselves on being our students’ gateway to American culture.