Company Description A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

　　As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

　　What we offer

　　Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.Benefits - We care about your well-being.

　　Agency Description

　　The Philadelphia airport is a dynamic place to work. It is the only major airport serving the 8th largest metropolitan area in the United States and is one of the busiest airports in the country. The City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation oversees both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Airport (PNE), the city’s general aviation reliever airport. The airport system operates through the Aviation Fund, which is an enterprise fund of the City of Philadelphia and is completely self-sustaining using no local taxpayer dollars to operate. Learn more about the airport at www.phl.org.

　　Our Mission: Proudly connecting Philadelphia with the world

　　Our Vision: World-class global gateway of choice

　　Our Values:  

　　People First - Our employees, stakeholders and passengersRespect - To ourselves, our customers and our environmentIntegrity - We hold ourselves responsible for what we do, say, and thinkDiversity – Purposefully Inclusive and accepting of allExcellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, innovation, and efficiency Philadelphia Airport has won numerous awards for quality, diversity, and innovation:

　　2021 Civil Rights Advocate and Partner Award – FAA2021 Leon C Watkins Guardian Award – ACI-NA2021 Diverse Business Leader of 2021 – Kathy Padilla – Philadelphia Business Journal2021 Advocate of the Year Award – City of Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity MEDWeek2021 Philadelphia Aviation Project Award - March of Dimes Annual Transportation, Building and Construction awards2021 Honorable Mention Balchen-Post Award for Excellence in the Performance of Airport Snow and Ice Control - NEC-AAAE2019 Best Overall Program Award at Airport Experience Awards 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 employer25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universitiesWe offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependentsOur wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous 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 [email protected].

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