Bilingual Receptionist

Overview:

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health servicescore to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Salary Range: $16.07- $20.08.

Functions as a general support assistant to the Region/program. Primarily job responsibility is reception and phone coverage. Other duties, which may be assigned as needed, include clerical functions.

Functions as a general support assistant to the Region/program. Primarily job responsibility is reception and phone coverage. Other duties, which may be assigned as needed, include clerical functions.

Provide reception and switchboard coverage, direct visitors, answer and direct phone calls, take written phone messages when necessary.

Provide clerical support including handling the interoffice, outgoing and incoming mail and filing.

Salary Range: $16.07- $20.08/hour

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent phone and interpersonal skills.
• Previous office experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.