Receptionist

#MaesaMagic      

The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, Onto, and Party of You among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com.  

About the Role  

We’re seeking a proactive, organized, and personable Receptionist to serve as the face of our New York office and help create a welcoming, polished, and professional environment for employees, guests, and clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys front-office coordination, provides excellent customer service, and can also support occasional project-based work on an as-needed basis.  

Key Responsibilities   

• Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk—greet and check in guests and clients with warmth and professionalism   

• Maintain a tidy and organized lobby and break room areas   

• Coordinate office maintenance needs and liaise with building management or vendors as needed   

• Monitor and restock snacks and office supplies regularly   

• Assist employees with shipping labels and occasional mailroom or package coordination   

• Manage requests for competitive benchmark samples, including coordinating and ordering items as needed  

• Provide project support on an as-needed basis across teams  

Qualifications   

• 2+ years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, or office coordination role  

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills   

• Professional demeanor and customer service-oriented mindset   

• Comfortable with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams) and basic office technology   

• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment   

• Able to support occasional project-based work across teams as business needs evolve  

What We Offer   

$30-35/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.  This role is based in NYC and is expected to be in the office five (5) days a week.   

Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.  

Our Commitment to You      

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.  We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities of beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.      

Our EVP   

Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. We ignite the dreamer and doer in each of us. We move at the speed of culture to push boundaries and redefine possibilities unleashing #maesamagic every day. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.