Job Description

The City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation, has temporary, part-time Bilingual Receptionist positions available for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program. Applicants are responsible for giving information regarding the Airport and Greater Philadelphia region to the traveling public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An Airport Bilingual Receptionist will be required to use their linguistic talent to assist with: information services, tours, special events, and hospitality program, as well as assisting federal agencies with international arrivals. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with the traveling public and providing them information about the Airport as well as the Philadelphia region. Other duties include: assisting federal agencies with international arrivals, the Airport's Hospitality Program, Airport tours, and participating in other related Marketing and Public Affairs tasks.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, high attention to detail and be able to work independently.

Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled (full- or part-time) in a college or university and demonstrate fluency in English and any of a number of foreign languages, especially: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. 

All candidates must be Philadelphia residents and be able to pass security background checks mandated by the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION THAT MAY LAST UP TO 2 YEARS.

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

*THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE

_PLEASE NOTE THAT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO PRESENT PROOF OF VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19. _

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx