What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist (TEMP) position at AKA?
AKA NYC is an award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and consumer experiences, we have a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results for new brands and iconic institutions alike. Our clients include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, &Juliet, New York Botanical Garden, YMCAs of Greater New York, and many others.
The Receptionist will support the AKA Office Manager with organizing and coordinating daily office procedures to ensure an organized and efficiently managed reception and overall office. Reporting to the Office Manager, this is a temporary part-time position with flexibility depending on the needs of the agency. This position is fully on-site.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.
AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.
Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
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The Receptionist will support the AKA Office Manager with organizing and coordinating daily office procedures to ensure an organized and efficiently managed reception and overall office. Reporting to the Office Manager, this is a temporary part-time position with flexibility depending on the needs of the agency. This position is fully on-site.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients, vendors, visitors, guests, and colleagues
- Ensure a warm, professional, and welcoming front office environment
- Maintain the reception area and common office spaces, ensuring a visually neat and clear aesthetic
- Answer all incoming calls and distribute messages accordingly
- Coordinate and oversee the set up and clearing o all meeting rooms, including client catering
- Manage and oversee all meeting room calendars and troubleshoot as needed
- Manage all office deliveries, incoming/outgoing mail, including FedEx and Messenger pickups
- Maintain a basic working knowledge of all meeting room AV equipment
- Support the Office Manager in conducting office supply inventory
- Maintain and update office documents as assigned
- Prepare and circulate internal communications as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- At least 1 year of experience in office management/operations experience, ideally in a client-facing role
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and eagerness to provide enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable service to clients, staff, and guests at AKA
- Experience with Mac and Windows
- Ability to identify problems and present solutions in a clear and concise manner
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excels at operating in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated interest in theatre or performing arts a plus!
- $16 - 22 per hour
- Pet-friendly office
At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.
AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.
Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
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