Vanguard Staffing is hiring: Receptionist in New York

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Our client, a financial institution, is seeking a Receptionist available for front desk coverage. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be the first point of contact for visitors at the office, greeting them in a polite and well-spoken manner. You will also be assigned duties as required (i.e. organization of inbound and outbound mail, administrative work, and general clerical support). This is a 6 month temp to hire position.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs incoming calls to appropriate personnel and voicemail.
• Greets and announces clients, applicants and visitors. Follows security procedures for recording guests, suppliers and other visitors. Arranges escorts as needed. Issues visitor passes and validates parking.
• Assists with scheduling and preparing meeting and conference rooms. Coordinates setup of conference/meetings rooms.
• Performs general clerical duties associated with distributing office faxes, packages and mail as required. Uses tracking systems to record inbound and outbound courier, freight and mail.
• Arranges messenger service as needed. Follows location security procedures for screening inbound deliveries.
• Orders office supplies and other common use items for the location, such as café supplies, equipment toner, printer paper, freight and shipping supplies etc.
• Maintains neat appearance reception area, conference rooms café and other common areas.
• Maintains records and logs of service requests and tracks their status.
• Maintains a file of services including transportation sources, accommodations, and referral contacts.

Qualifications

• Prior Front Desk, Concierge, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor with a strong, professional customer service orientation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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