Our client, a leading global communications firm, is seeking a Front Office Receptionist to join their team. This is an on-going contract, with potential to go full-time if it's a fit.
Rate: $25-28/hour
Salary: 60-70k
The position is fully onsite with an expectation 5 days per week in the office, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm
Responsibilities:
Front Desk Management
- Greet and welcome employees and visitors with in a friendly and professional manner
- Direct guests to appropriate meeting rooms and alert hosts
- Maintain a tidy and organized reception area
Phone Handling
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls
- Take and relay messages accurately
- Handle inquiries and provide general information
Administrative Support
- Schedule and confirm meeting requests
- Maintain conference room calendars and coordinate with IT and Facilities
- Researches vendors for various services and manages those relationships
Visitor & Security Management
- Receive visitor access requests and process through building security systems
- Ensure compliance with office security protocols
Internal and External Guest Hospitality
- Address visitor or staff requests promptly and professionally
- Arrange for meeting catering and special requests
- Maintain and tidy conference rooms before and after meetings
- On site support for events and after hours programming as needed
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a front desk, customer service, or administrative support role preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Familiarity with office management software and phone systems.
- Ability to use office equipment (phones, printers, copiers, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals, both internal and external, in a friendly and effective manner.