Desk Clerk (Foon Lok West)
- Pay
- $18 – $20 per hour
- Location
- Oakland, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- front office administration
- visitor management
- incident reporting
Also useful
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid parental leave
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Community Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of the building, maintaining the front office, communicating with residents, visitors, and staff, and assisting with administrative needs. Duties include: answering phones, monitoring cameras, assisting residents, visitors, guests, and applicants as needed, documenting building activity in the property log, writing incident reports, completing work orders, and ensuring the building is secure. MidPen expects that you adhere to our policies and Fair Housing regulations.
Essential Duties
- Greets and screens all visitors and guests as they enter and leave the building
- Updates visitor log, daily log and other front desk forms
- Answers telephones, takes messages and directs people appropriately
- Files, prepares correspondence, sorts and distributes notices
- Completes property logs, incident reports and other office responsibilities
- Enforces Community Policies and House rules
- Maintains orderly appearance of front entrance, lobby area and adjoining rooms
- Posts and distributes tenant notices
- Monitors video camera system
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED and one year of receptionist or administrative experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to perform varied tasks
- Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing
Physical Requirements
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, frequently sitting
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
Working Conditions
- Ability to work flexible hours
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Work schedule: Part-time
- Wednesday - Saturday 4PM - 12:30AM
Pay Range
$17.69 - $19.90 Hourly - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications
Benefits
Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details):
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Investment
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
- EAP Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Wellness Days
About MidPen
At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.
We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation's leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.
Property Name: Foon Lok West
About Property Management
The Property Management team is responsible for operating and maintaining our beautiful communities, but beyond that, they are relationship builders and the heart and soul of MidPen. Property Management works closely with our residents, our community partners, and their fellow MidPenners, including close collaboration with our Resident Services team.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
From MidPen Housing's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Desk Clerk (Foon Lok West) role at MidPen Housing?
The Desk Clerk (Foon Lok West) posting at MidPen Housing states compensation of $18 – $20 per hour. It is listed as a part-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on MidPen Housing's official career site.
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This Desk Clerk (Foon Lok West) position at MidPen Housing is located in Oakland, CA (On-site). Always check MidPen Housing's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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