School Receptionist (Brooklyn)

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Gersh Autism Academy is seeking a full-time Receptionist to join our team at our Downtown Brooklyn campus. As the first point of contact for students, families, and visitors, the Receptionist plays a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. This position supports the daily operations of the school by managing front desk responsibilities, handling inquiries, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs/escorts all visitors to the appropriate department; Expect heavy traffic during summer months
• Answers multi-line telephone and directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently in a pleasant and professional manner; Expect high call volume
• Handles basic clerical tasks such as filing, typing, photocopying, making labels, mailings (sorting, stamping mail accordingly), as well as maintaining the mail machine
• Handles basic communications - produces and distributes correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Required to understand and provide front line support for all Gersh Organization programs and services
• Manages company’s general voicemail box; proactively maintains and updates company phone list
• Makes deliveries to US Post Office, FedEx and/or UPS if needed.
• Creates flyers using MS Publisher and MS Word
• Acts as liaison with the facilities department on maintenance requests
• Facilitates conference room booking process, assists with scheduling
• Provides support for event preparation, including creation of nametags, mailing campaigns, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• BA/BS preferred
• Administrative and/or customer facing experience required (prior experience in a school or academic setting is a plus!)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in MS Outlook - Possession of strong calendar management skills
• Must be exceedingly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously; follow through on objectives with a sense of immediacy
• Professional and friendly demeanor required
• Ability to remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient while under pressure
• Must be a team player
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
  

Working Conditions

• Location: Downtown Brooklyn
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional before- and after-school work hours at the discretion of the administrative staff.
• Able to handle high volume / high traffic office environment
  
  

Benefits For Full Time Employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

20 - 23 USD per hour(Brooklyn)