Front Desk Receptionist

Job Description

Location: Onsite in San Francisco, CA Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Employment Type: 1 month contract Assignment: October 26 through approximately November 25

Position Summary Our client is seeking a friendly, professional, and reliable Front Desk Receptionist to provide temporary onsite support at their San Francisco office. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, candidates, vendors, and deliveries while helping ensure the front desk and reception area remain organized and welcoming. The ideal candidate is personable, dependable, and comfortable working primarily from a seated front desk while frequently getting up to greet visitors, accept deliveries, and provide access to the office.

Responsibilities • Greet and welcome visitors, candidates, vendors, and other guests in a friendly and professional manner • Notify employees through Slack when visitors or packages arrive • Monitor Google Calendar to stay informed of scheduled office visitors and appointments • Receive and organize incoming mail, packages, and deliveries • Provide office access by greeting and opening the door for visitors and vendors • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and nearby lounge area • Help ensure visitors have a positive and welcoming experience upon arrival • Remain attentive to front desk activity throughout the workday • Communicate effectively with employees regarding guests and deliveries • Provide general front desk support as needed

Skills and Requirements

Qualifications • Previous experience in reception, front desk, office administration, hospitality, customer service, or a similar client-facing role preferred • Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Reliable and punctual with the ability to maintain consistent onsite attendance • Comfortable spending the majority of the workday at a front desk • Comfortable getting up frequently to greet visitors, accept packages, and provide office access • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to work independently and remain attentive throughout the day • Familiarity with Slack and Google Calendar is a plus Compensation: $25/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.