Receptionist (Ny Administration) Jobs

Overview

Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Greets and directs all visitors in the SAG-AFTRA NY office. Expedites member service needs with professionalism, accuracy and a high degree of excellence.

(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)

• Check-in members for on-site meetings and programs, including Conservatory
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Relays messages and announces visitors.
• Responsible for opening and closing member spaces, including Member Lounge and Conservatory
• Greets and directs all visitors, including vendors.

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week (and/or overtime for applicable non- exempt positions), including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs.
• Ability to organize and expedite workload efficiently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PC software applications such as MS Word, Excel and Oracle; typing 35 wpm minimum.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately expedite multiple tasks and/or job functions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at SAG-AFTRA’s sole discretion.
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members.
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.
• Detail oriented.
• Must be motivated and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
• The Employer reserves the right to add, delete or change tasks and responsibilities within each job description. Further, in order to maintain efficient operations, work assignments may be redistributed on a short and long-term basis.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Must be flexible and cooperative in accepting various assignments.
• Must enjoy working with people in a customer service capacity; demonstrated strong interpersonal and consistent professional demeanor required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education And/or Experience

• High School diploma
• Previous reception, administrative support experience.

Testing Requirments

• Basic skills- Math, Spelling, Grammar and filing – passing score: 76%
• Typing 35 wpm

What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• Generous pension plan
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Employee discounts and perks