Receptionist, Temporary Part Time
About The Position
Crossmedia is seeking a temporary, part-time Receptionist for their New York office, working two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday, 9 AM - 6 PM) through December 31st. This role is the first point of contact for clients, partners, candidates, and employees, playing a crucial role in creating a positive first impression and contributing to the office's atmosphere. The ideal candidate is energetic, upbeat, polished, proactive, dependable, and hands-on, taking pride in their work and proactively addressing needs. A sense of humor and a love for music are considered a plus. This position is part of the Operations team and will also assist with general office operations and agency programming, requiring a willingness to pitch in and support a welcoming, well-organized, and lively office environment.
Requirements
- Personable, approachable, and service-minded, with a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and welcome
- Strong work ethic and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality — someone who takes initiative and is always looking to make things better
- Collaborative, resourceful, and dependable
- Excellent listener with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized with ability to multitask, prioritize and follow through
- Hospitality, retail, or office-related experience; front desk experience preferred
- Fluent in Microsoft Office for Mac (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Sense of humor
- Love of music (as the de facto office DJ)
- Barista skills
Responsibilities
- Be a Crossmedia brand champion, ensuring everyone entering our office has a welcoming and positive experience
- Register, greet, and direct guests, partners, and new Crossmedians
- Screen phone calls and manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Assist with internal and external client meetings and events, including room setup, assisting with configuring layouts, execution, and clean-up
- Support company cultural initiatives, including Burgerdays and monthly coffee hours in reception — barista skills are a plus!
- Help maintain a polished and presentable office, including tidying kitchen and open office areas, loading/unloading dishwashers, straightening conference rooms, and supporting general office organization
- Restock office supplies, snacks, beverages, kitchen, and bathroom supplies
- Assist with maintaining centralized office and operational information, including furniture and office supply inventory
- Be proactive and willing to pitch in wherever needed to support the Operations team and the overall office experience
- Work collaboratively and support Operations initiatives and company-wide activities
Benefits
- Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
- Open/Flexible PTO/Annual leave with US & UK specific policies
- Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan (US)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning & Development and training programs
- Burgers – lots and lots of burgers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
