School Receptionist (Long Island City)

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.

Academy for Young Minds (AYM), powered by Gersh, is seeking an experienced Receptionist to join our team in one of our state-of- the-art classrooms in Long Island City, Queens. AYM is a private school for learners on the Autism Spectrum, ages 5-15 in classroom settings of 6-10 students. This is a full-time, 12-month school calendar position.

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.

Schedule

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.

The pay range for this role is :

20 - 23 USD per hour(Queens LIC)

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