City of New York is hiring: Receptionist/Secretary in New York

Overview

Receptionist/Secretary role with the City of New York,Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) – Community Resources & Re-Entry Bureau under the KCRTF GRANT. This role supports individuals transitioning from incarceration-related environments and those impacted by the justice system with case management and direct support services.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors to the Re-Entry Bureau courteously.
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and direct calls.
• Assist and/or refer visitors to the appropriate Case Manager.
• Screen and appropriately distribute mail; daily pick-up and delivery of mail and other materials within the KCDA Office.
• Ensure equipment (copy machines, fax machines, printers) are in working order by arranging service calls.
• Schedule all appointments for the Bureau Chief.
• Maintain calendar of all assistants’ schedules, assignments, and vacations.
• Perform other related clerical duties as necessary.
• Maintain daily records of all visitors in the database.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills; ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Minimum Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City Employees in certain titles may reside in nearby counties. Discuss eligibility with the agency representative at interview.

Salary: $43,460.00 – $43,460.00