Temporary Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Company: Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
Location: Bronx, NY
Compensation: $20-23/hour

Job Title:Temporary Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Department:Operations/UPK

Job Type:Temporary / part-time/hourly

Reports To:Desrine Charlton, UPK Director

Location:On-site

Duration:4 months (Mid-August – Mid-December 2025)

Schedule:Monday to Friday

Compensation:$20-23/hour

Overview:

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center is seeking a Temporary Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support daily front office operations. This role is responsible for providing front desk coverage, including answering calls and emails, checking visitor IDs, and maintaining a welcoming and secure environment. The assistant will also provide backup support for room rental logistics and event coordination and offer Spanish-language translation (verbal and written) to ensure clear and inclusive communication with families, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

-Provide front desk coverage by managing incoming calls and emails, checking visitor IDs, and ensuring a welcoming, organized, and secure environment for families, visitors, and staff.

-Serve as a backup support for room rental setup and logistics, ensuring proper scheduling, space preparation, and on-site coordination for events and program activities.

-Provide Spanish-language translation services (verbal and written) to support effective communication with families, visitors, and staff, ensuring accessibility and clarity in all interactions.

Ideal Qualifications and Skills:

-A minimum of 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant or similar position, preferably in a nonprofit organization.

-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

-Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a good match for this position to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). your email subject line, please include “PT Temporary Front Desk Admin”.

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