Temporary Receptionist (bilingual)

Temporary Receptionist

This is a temporary receptionist position, working full-time at our office in Oakland, where our Mental Health and Early Childhood Development programs operate. This role supports the Program Assistant by taking on front desk duties. Additionally, the Temporary Receptionist assists with physical tasks of coordinating our donations, including driving, loading, unloading, and organizing donations of food, clothing, and diapers. The Temporary Receptionist will also assist with the seasonal Adopt-A-Family program.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in business, nonprofit or public administration preferred.
• Two years of program assistance and/or administrative experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Reliable car, valid driver's license, insurance, and a driving record that meets our insurance requirements.
• Professionalism.

Core Responsibilities:

• Answer the main phone and take messages or transfer calls; route incoming correspondence. Provide information for callers seeking information about Brighter Beginnings.
• Answer the front door to greet clients and other visitors. Be available to assist and direct people. Receive Cake 4 Kids deliveries.
• Assist in ordering supplies program/s office supplies.
• Coordinate community donations programs like clothing drive, Food Bank, community donations, and diaper distribution.
• Assist with seasonal Adopt-A-Family program: coordinating the preparation, receiving gifts, and distribution of gifts to clients.
• Manages all client information with confidentiality.
• Support/Coordinates special projects, activities or events as assigned by Supervisor and/or Sr. Program Managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

There are no benefits or paid holidays for temporary roles, except:

• Paid Sick Leave accrual per CA law
• Medical insurance offered after 90 days of employment. 50% paid by employer.
• 13 unpaid holidays per year

Special ADA requirements:

Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.