Overview

Intro/Program Description: Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center (LSNC), a community center located in the Amsterdam Houses and Amsterdam Addition on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, has been offering programs for children and their families for over 65 years. Currently, LSNC operates an After School Program and Summer Camp for children ages 5 through 12 offering academic support, cultural enrichment, and physical fitness programs.

Purpose of Position: The Receptionist will serve as the first point of contact for visitors and will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are required to follow the Orders of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene which require all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Role, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

  • Will assist in monitoring the dismissal of children
  • Will assist in clerical work (filing, shredding, etc.)
  • Assist in creation of Monthly Calendars
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Write and distribute messages, letters and faxes
  • Sign for packages
  • Provide general support to visitors

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check (Fingerprinting), a Child Abuse and Maltreatment Check (SCR), a Staff Exclusion List Check (SEL)
  • DOI Fingerprinted/ PETS a plus
  • Current CPR/First Aid Training a plus
  • Current DOE & DOH mandated trainings a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Ability to take initiative in work assignments
  • Must be highly organized
  • Must have the ability to prioritize work load
  • Must be Creative
  • Must be Patient
  • Must have a good sense of humor and enjoy working with children
  • Must be able to use tablet and online applications
  • Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Must have basic technology skills

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and bend up to 50lbs

Work Environment

  • Receptionist will work primarily at the Front Desk.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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