Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Why Southern Land?

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals-all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm, is seeking a full-time Corporate Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team in our New York office. The position will consist of three primary job functions: receptionist, office coordinator and administrative assistant. The pay range for this position is $28 - $31 per hour, based on experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Receptionist
• Manage front desk operations, greet and assist employees and guests, and maintain a professional and welcoming office environment.
• Answer, screen and direct calls on multi-line phone system.
• Coordinate conference room bookings, support logistics and planning for in-office events, executive visits, and departmental meetings, including space preparation and coordination with vendors as needed, ensuring space is properly arranged and reset as needed.
• Receive, send and distribute mail, packages and courier services. Coordinate courier pick-ups and outgoing deliveries, including special and time-sensitive shipments.
• Maintain updated desk procedures, including contact and distribution lists, and office floor plan.
• Liaison for building management, distributing internal communications and providing updates as needed.
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security protocols, including entering guests into the building's visitor management system, sending access invitations, and coordinating guest access cards as needed.
• Facilitate emergency preparedness by sharing building and news alerts, policy updates and access disruptions.

• Office Coordinator
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office to ensure an organized and efficient workplace.
• Primary liaison with building management for maintenance requests, repairs and facility concerns.
• Manage vendor relationships for office equipment (copier, phones, postage meter, etc.), scheduling maintenance repairs and engaging the T&I team when necessary.
• Procure and manage office supplies and weekly grocery inventory, ensuring common areas are stocked. Keep breakroom organized and clean. Manage office budget, code and approve invoices.
• Coordinate events such as Free Lunch Fridays, monthly happy hours, birthday celebrations, and other team-related celebrations.
• Coordinate onboarding for employees working in the Northeast Regional office, including desk set-up, connectivity to printers/scanners, building access, welcome package and introduction to office resources.
• Coordinate move/change requests, catering, AV and ancillary items with various departments.
• Administrative Assistant
• Provide administrative support to senior leadership and department heads, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries, calendar management, assist with document preparation, data entry, printing and filing, prepare expense reports, track and code invoices, etc.
• Assist with team specific research and tracking as needed.
• Point person for general inquiries regarding SLC developments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential always.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years receptionist and/or administrative experience in professional office

Preferred Education and Experience

• Canva

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have...

• A strong national brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match, paid time off and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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