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Job Description: Receptionist
Location: New York, NY
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $20.00–$26.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $20.00–$26.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Receptionist for a six-month contract position supporting New York State operations in New York City. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal communication skills, typing proficiency, and experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
The Receptionist will provide front desk support and perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties, including answering telephone calls, greeting and escorting visitors, entering data, maintaining files, and assisting visually impaired staff with note-taking and reading tasks. The successful candidate must be professional, patient, organized, and comfortable learning new computer programs as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist visually impaired staff by taking notes and typing handwritten notes into electronic documents as needed.
- Read information, documents, and other materials aloud to visually impaired staff.
- Enter and update data in various computer programs and databases.
- Handle physical files, including sorting, locating, retrieving, organizing, and returning files to their designated locations.
- Learn and utilize new computer programs and systems as required.
- Greet and escort visitors to the appropriate offices or personnel.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, direct calls when appropriate, and take accurate messages.
- Perform general reception and routine clerical duties as assigned.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor when interacting with staff, visitors, and the public.
- Assist with daily office operations and provide administrative support to ensure an organized and efficient workplace.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Previous experience in a receptionist, clerical, or administrative support role preferred.
- Proficiency in typing and using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to accurately enter data and handle physical files.
- Ability to read information clearly and assist visually impaired staff with note-taking and document preparation.
- Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs and office procedures.
- Ability to multitask, follow instructions, and work independently as well as part of a team.
- Professional, dependable, and customer-service-oriented attitude.
Work Schedule and Compensation
This is a six-month contract assignment located in New York, NY, with an hourly pay range of $20.00–$26.00 per hour. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break. The assignment excludes New York State holidays.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a reliable and service-oriented professional who enjoys supporting office operations and assisting others. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and a commitment to providing courteous and effective administrative support.
If interested in exploring this great opportunity, please apply directly at https://search10.smartsearchonline.com/datrose/jobs/
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.
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