Receptionist

Forrest Solutions

New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Capacity Load, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Facilities Management, Genetics, High School Diploma, Legal, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Medical Office Administration, Military, Multitasking, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Property Management, Reporting Skills, Security Auditing, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Telephone Skills, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York
POSTED
24 days ago

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.


We are seeking a professional and personable Receptionist to serve as the welcoming face and voice of our organization. As the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and employees, this role is essential in creating a positive and professional experience. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in communication, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Pay rate: Up to 24.00 per hour Commensurate with skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet, welcome, and direct visitors in a professional and friendly manner
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
  • Notify staff members of visitor arrivals
  • Maintain the reception area to ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment
  • Manage building access by following security procedures, maintaining visitor logs, and issuing badges
  • Maintain and update employee and department directories
  • Respond to inquiries or direct them to the appropriate personnel
  • Operate and manage the telecommunications system
  • Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to support team continuity
  • Provide administrative support to the Office Manager as needed
  • Create visitor reports and manage building access requests
  • Maintain security badge audit reports and coordinate badge requests with Facilities Management/Office Administration (FM/OA)
  • Coordinate visitor meetings in collaboration with Executive Services and FM/OA
  • Maintain logs and documentation for incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Support team objectives by completing additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Prior experience in a receptionist, front desk, or hospitality role preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills
  • Proficiency in basic office software and phone systems
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater
  • Ability to grasp, lift or carry packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 75 lbs.
  • Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand or sit for an extended period of time

Opensity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Employment decisions at Opensity are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination. 

Opensity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. We do not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in an investigation related to equal employment opportunity.  

 

About the Company

F

Forrest Solutions