Receptionist
The Receptionist role involves managing front desk operations including greeting visitors, handling phone calls, distributing mail, and maintaining office supplies. This position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, supporting smooth administrative functions in a busy office environment. It is a contract role based onsite in New York with potential for extension.
About Careertakes
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Position Type & Location
This is a contract (temporary) reception role based onsite in Ny State Campus, NY. Typical hours are first shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The initial assignment is approximately 6 months with strong potential to extend.
Compensation
- Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour (hourly range provided in posting)
What You’ll Do
- Receive and direct visitors; provide forms and answer basic employee questions about policies and procedures
- Screen and refer incoming phone calls and department mail
- Post monthly company anniversary and birthday lists
- Order, organize and maintain office supplies and supply cabinets
- Order and maintain required forms (vacation, attendance cards, JOP forms, etc.) through Office Services
- Distribute mail and faxes
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of related administrative or front-desk experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (as listed)
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, customer-service oriented, and organized
Skills & Tools
- Administrative duties / front-desk operations
- Phone screening and message routing
- Office supply management and basic record keeping
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Employment Details
- Employment type: Contract (temporary) — full-time hours
- Duration: ~6 months with strong potential to extend
- Location: Onsite in Ny State Campus, NY
- Shift: First shift, 8 AM – 5 PM
- Experience level: Entry-level / 1+ year
Why Work Through Careertakes
Careertakes partners with the confidential client to match qualified candidates to this opportunity. As a third-party recruiting platform, Careertakes may surface additional roles that match your profile and help guide you through the hiring process on behalf of the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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