Receptionist

Title: Receptionist – Corporate Office

Location: New York, NY

About Us

Effy Jewelry is a family-owned luxury brand with over 40 years of expertise in fine jewelry design, manufacturing, and retail. Known for vibrant gemstones, bold designs, and exceptional craftsmanship, Effy has built a global presence with collections featured in more than 150 boutiques across premier land-based locations and cruise ships worldwide. With a strong foundation in quality, innovation, and customer experience, Effy continues to evolve while staying true to its heritage as a privately owned business. Our teams operate at the intersection of luxury retail and global travel, delivering a personalized and elevated shopping experience to customers around the world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a professional and highly organized Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees. This role is responsible for ensuring a welcoming front desk environment while supporting day-to-day office operations, administrative tasks, and cross-functional team needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate setting.

This role is based in our headquarters in New York City and requires a 5 day full-time onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner
• Provide general information and assistance to visitors, clients, and staff
• Manage incoming calls by screening and directing them to appropriate contacts
• Process guest and client registrations via the building’s management system
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing appraisals and receipts in office tracking systems
• Manage vendor arrivals and coordinate timely communication with the Merchandise Department regarding jewelry drop-offs
• Maintain organization of the front desk area and ensure smooth daily operations
• Partner with internal teams (IT, Facilities, HR, and others) to support efficient office operations
• Monitor office supply inventory and submit replenishment requests as needed
• Coordinate and place orders for office-related items, including pantry supplies, equipment, and general office needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of reception, pantry, kitchen, and common areas
• Monitor and restock pantry and breakroom supplies as needed
• Maintain order records and submit corporate card (CC) expense reports in Concur

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, or customer service role preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, polished, and courteous demeanor in all interactions
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) or similar software
• Experience with expense reporting systems such as Concur preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Hourly Rate:

$25.00 – $27.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment; we are not able to sponsor visas.

Effy Jewelry is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying. Effy Jewelry applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.