Receptionist

divh2Receptionist/h2pMake a meaningful impact this fall. Carter Burden Network (CBN) is seeking a full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish) Receptionist to join our Covello Older Adult Center as a leave replacement from mid-August through early December 2026. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a busy community setting, and wants to support older adults with dignity, warmth, and respect./ppCarter Burden Network promotes the well-being of adults aged 60+ through services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness, and volunteer programs. Our mission is rooted in compassion, community, and the belief that older adults deserve to live safely, independently, and with dignity. We are partially funded by NYC Aging./ppLearn more at Youll Do/h3pAs one of the two welcoming faces of the Covello Older Adult Center, youll help keep daily operations running smoothly while creating a warm, supportive environment for participants, staff, and visitors./ph3Front Desk Participant Support/h3ulliGreet older adults, staff, and visitors with professionalism and warmth/liliAnswer phones, respond to inquiries, and relay messages/liliKeep the lobby organized, welcoming, and safe/liliScan participants for congregate breakfast and lunch/liliAssist older adults using the wheelchair lift or stairs when needed/li/ulh3Administrative Clerical Support/h3ulliPrepare monthly statistics, flyers, and program materials/liliCreate and count breakfast and lunch tickets/liliUpdate daily activity boards/liliSupport staff with photocopying, filing, data entry, and general office tasks/liliAssist with overflow tasks such as VIVE unit entry, digital signage updates, and basic research/li/ulh3Communication Coordination/h3ulliProvide accurate information about programs and activities/liliCoordinate with program staff to share updates and announcements/liliOperate the intercom system as needed/liliEnsure bulletin boards and communication tools stay current/li/ulh3What You Bring/h3ullistrongBilingual fluency in English and Spanish (required)/strong/liliStrong communication and customer service skills/liliComfort working in a lively, people-centered environment/liliBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)/liliStrong organization, attention to detail, and reliability/liliA genuine interest in serving older adults/li/ulpPreferred: Experience in customer service, office administration, or community-based work./ph3Schedule Work Environment/h3ulliFull-time, 35 hours/week (non-exempt)/liliOne-hour unpaid lunch break/liliMust be flexible to provide coverage when needed/liliOccasional evening or weekend hours with advance notice/liliWork takes place in a busy lobby within a four-story center (elevator and stairs available)/liliAbility to remain seated for long periods and occasionally lift 1015 lbs/li/ulh3Compensation Benefits/h3ullistrongHourly rate: $16.88$18.09/strong, based on experience and internal equity/liliGenerous benefits package, including:/liulliMultiple health and dental plan options (some 100% employer-paid)/lili3 weeks paid vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days (first year)/liliPaid holidays/lili403(b) retirement plan with 3% employee contribution and potential employer match after 1 year/li/ul/ulh3How to Apply/h3pSubmit a single PDF addressed to Mara Carrasco, Program Director, including:/pulliYour resume/liliA brief note indicating your interest in the strongleave replacement role/strong/li/ulpQualified applicants will be contacted by a member of our search committee. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references (including one former supervisor) and complete a pre-hire background screening./p/div