Friday, April 25, 2014

Morning Receptionist

Hours: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $15/hour

InterExchange is currently seeking an outstanding Morning Receptionist. This is a part-time position with benefits including paid time off, 401(k) and select medical benefits. This position is part of a team of two Receptionists and reports to the Director of Organizational Development. We're looking for someone who has previous experience travelling abroad who is genuinely excited by interacting with people from all over the world.

Responsibilities include:
  • Greeting guests
  • Maintaining an orderly front desk and waiting area
  • Re-routing all incoming phone calls
  • Accepting and tracking all messenger deliveries
  • Scheduling meetings and fulfilling meeting requests
  • Redirecting or responding to general email inquiries
  • Assisting with administrative and marketing duties as necessary
The successful candidate will be:
  • Excited to work for a dynamic cultural exchange organization
  • Highly Reliable
  • Extremely courteous
  • Very punctual
  • Mature and professional
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Hardworking
  • Clear, up-beat English speaking
  • Patient, with a calm demeanor
  • Comfortable with all kinds of people and familiar with many different accents
  • Available every Monday-Friday with flexibility to cover afternoon shift (1:30pm-6:00pm) on occasion
  • Able to work legally in the US
Physical Demands:
  • Lifting: 0-25 lbs
  • Frequency of lifting: infrequent
Visual, Hearing, Dexterity & Mental Demands:

Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as using a telephone, answering emails, filing paperwork, viewing a computer screen, and operating office equipment.

Working conditions:

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office environment. The position generally involves frequent standing; continuous sitting; frequent walking; light to moderate lifting; light carrying; frequent bending and reaching; keyboarding and telephone operation; in-person communication.
Organization Profile:InterExchange is a private, nonprofit organization with more than 40 years of experience in international cultural exchange. We are dedicated to promoting international understanding through development and implementation of affordable intercultural and life experiential work/training opportunities. By participating in our programs both in the U.S. and abroad, tens of thousands of young people and their hosts have gained insight into other cultures. InterExchange is designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor several J-1 Visa exchange programs including Au Pair USA, Work & Travel USA, Camp USA and Career Training USA. Program participants are placed in the U.S. and abroad by InterExchange in collaboration with international cooperating agencies and government agencies. Additionally, we offer Work Abroad opportunities for Americans seeking similar experience overseas.
For more information, please visit www.interexchange.org.

To apply, combine your resume and cover letter in the body of an email and reply to employment@interexchange.org. You may also fax your application to 212-924-0575.

Attn: Human Resources:

Your cover letter must include a reason why you would be suitable for this position and for InterExchange. Applicants who do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.