Overview
Reception Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Joss Search
Title: Reception Assistant
Company: Joss Search
Location: New York, NY
THE CLIENT
Our client is a top-tier investment firm with a reputation for excellence and a strong emphasis on professionalism, collaboration, and high-touch service. Their Midtown Manhattan office is polished, fast-paced, and friendly. It’s an environment where detail and discretion are valued just as much as energy and warmth.
THE ROLE
This is a hybrid Receptionist and Junior Administrative Assistant role.​ The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a front-facing position, is eager to learn, and enjoys supporting multiple functions behind the scenes. This individual will sit at Reception and serve as the first point of contact for the firm, greeting guests, handling phones, and ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations. This individual will also provide administrative support to a small team including calendar management, event coordination, and project-based work.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to…
Provide a high-touch, white-glove experience to guests and callers
Greet visitors and manage front desk operations
Answer and route phone calls, take and relay messages
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
Oversee daily lunch orders
Partner with IT and Facilities to troubleshoot office-related issues
Manage calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings
Assist with scheduling and logistics for recruiting events
Tackle a range of ad hoc administrative and project-based tasks
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be friendly, composed, and discreet with a client-service mindset. This individual will be a quick learner who is proactive, tech-savvy, and flexible. It’s important this individual can juggle competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
1+ years in a front-of-house, admin, or client-facing role
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience with calendar coordination or event planning a plus
Interest in HR, recruiting, or operations is a bonus
Strong communication and organization skills
THE COMP/BENEFITS
Paying up to $80k
OT eligible with a daily lunch stipend
Five days in the office with some flexibility
Great benefits! Medical coverage and 401k match
Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.
