Receptionist / Office Assistant

Position: Receptionist / Office Assistant

About Long Ridge Equity Partners

Long Ridge is a private equity firm based in New York City. We partner with high-growth technology companies, collaborating with their management teams to generate top-tier returns for our investors.

At our firm, we take pride in a team culture that is supportive and enduring. Many of our senior leaders began in entry-level positions and have built their careers with us. As a new member of our team, you’ll be surrounded by a tenured group of professionals who are committed to your professional evolution. More information about Long Ridge can be found at www.long-ridge.com.

The Role

We are looking for a full-time Receptionist / Office Assistant to join our team in-person, five days a week, at our office in Midtown Manhattan. This role is essential to the firm’s operations. As a central point of coordination, you will interact daily with every member of our team – from junior staff to senior partners – to ensure a seamless and productive environment for everyone. Because this position serves as the primary point of contact for our external visitors and stakeholders, we are looking for a team member who brings a polished, professional presence and a friendly, welcoming disposition to every interaction.

In our fast-paced environment, the most successful individuals are those who can effectively prioritize tasks and maintain a high standard of precision. Our firm values this dedication; many of our previous receptionists have grown into senior administrative roles within the firm, making this an excellent starting point for a long-term professional career.

What You’ll Do

Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing conference room calendars and preparing each room for planned daily meetings
• Greeting and seating guests and offering them refreshments
• Receiving and distributing mail and packages
• Coordinating lunch orders for the team and overseeing delivery/pick-up
• Taking inventory of and replenishing office supplies and snacks
• Wiping down conference tables and ensuring facilities are tidy and presentable
• Being part of a collaborative and supportive team of administrative assistants
• Completing monthly expense reports and supplies checklist
• Assisting with event work on as needed basis
• Maintaining the water schedule for office plants
• Assisting with ad-hoc tasks, as needed

What You’re Like

Desired qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a receptionist or administrative assistant role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Outlook
• Experience in a financial office a plus
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and skilled in wearing many hats
• Team player with a growth mindset and can-do attitude
• Self-starter who brings care and ownership to every task, big or small
• Exceptional organizational skills with a knack for anticipating needs and independent problem solving
• Intellectually curious, personable, and confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen eye for detail

Contact

Please submit your resume to our career board (https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/longridge/jobs/5223670008), and a member of the team will reach out if there is a fit. For any disability accommodations, please reach out to careers@long-ridge.com.  

Additional Details

Compensation for this role is: $60,000 - $70,000/year