Receptionist
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, founded in 1967, is the nation’s first community development corporation nestled in the heart of Central Brooklyn in Bed-Stuy. Located at Restoration Plaza, a 300,000 square foot commercial complex that offers a mix of retail, dining, recreation and entertainment, this historic organization is steeped in its mission to close the racial wealth gap. We provide direct services across an economic mobility platform centered on workforce development, affordable housing/homeownership, community revitalization, small business development and arts and culture to 60,000 people annually.
• Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
• Notifies company personnel or tenants of visitor arrival as necessary.
• Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries.
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories.
• Maintains security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, and issuing visitor badges if applicable
• Keeps a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Supports continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Fire Safety and Evacuation Instructions
Immediately call 911 and then notify OP1 (via walkie-talkie and/or telephone)
The following factors shall be expeditiously determined and considered in implementing the fire safety and evacuation plan in the event of a fire in the building
Location of the fire (floors and areas on floors). The severity of the fire. Floors affected by smoke conditions. Stairwells affected by smoke conditions. Floors occupied at the time of the fire and the number of building occupants in such areas. Identify stairwell(s) for evacuation of building occupants and stairwell(s) for use by responding firefighting personnel.
Make an announcement to building occupants informing them of the fire condition and its location.
Instruct them not to use the elevators unless directed to do so by firefighting personnel.
Instruct building occupants on the fire floor & floor above the fire to immediately leave these floors, and evacuate the building or relocate to another safe location at least three (3) floors below their present location.
Identify the stairwell(s) or other routes of egress for their use and direct them to use only those stairwell(s) or routes of egress.
Instruct building occupants to close guest room doors and stairwell doors behind them.
Coordinate evacuation with Tenant floor wardens
Make yourself available to Fire Safety Director's arrival
Follow direction of FLSD
Minimum Education/Experience Needed
High School diploma or GED
If the High School diploma or GED is not secured by the time of hire, it must be received within 6 months of hire.
Benefits (Part Time)
Paid Sick Leave, Employee Discount Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Employee Assistance Program and other forms of leave.
This job description does not represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of this position; other duties and unplanned activities may be required.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, its board members, President & CEO, executives and employees are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, citizenship status, ethnicity, gender, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, employment status, arrest or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunities extend to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.