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Receptionist - Temp

$20 per hour

Openwork

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Temporary Receptionist

Location: Downtown Houston, TX 77002
Pay: $20.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: Approximately 1 Month
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temporary
Potential Extension: Based on business needs and performance
Language Requirement: Bilingual required

Immediate Receptionist Opportunity

Openwork is seeking an experienced Bilingual Temporary Receptionist for an immediate opportunity in Downtown Houston. We're looking for someone with 2+ years of receptionist or front-desk experience who is strong on the phones, highly organized, professional with visitors, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.

Accuracy is especially important in this position. Candidates must be confident answering, screening, and transferring calls to the correct departments while managing multiple front-desk responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing: 

  • Greet visitors and assist with check-in.
  • Answer, screen, and accurately transfer incoming calls.
  • Direct visitors and callers to the appropriate department or service.
  • Provide general information without offering legal advice.
  • Receive and organize forms, mail, and other documents.
  • Complete data entry, scanning, filing, copying, and other clerical duties.
  • Schedule appointments and notify staff when visitors arrive.
  • Protect confidential and sensitive case information.
  • Remain calm and professional when assisting individuals dealing with difficult family situations.
  • Maintain an organized and welcoming reception area.

What We're Looking For: 

  • 2+ years of receptionist, front desk, or similar professional office experience required.
  • Bilingual required.
  • Strong phone and call-transfer skills required.
  • Experience handling multiple incoming calls in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong customer service and professional communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable with data entry and general clerical responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
  • Professional, patient, and courteous when assisting visitors and callers.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive or challenging situations.
  • Available to start immediately.

Assignment Details: 

This position is expected to last approximately one month , with the possibility of an extension depending on business needs and candidate performance.

Apply Today: 

If you are bilingual , have 2+ years of receptionist/front-desk experience , and have excellent phone and customer service skills, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for this Temporary Receptionist opportunity in Downtown Houston, TX 77002 , or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.

About Openwork: 

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful employment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Vacancy posted a month ago
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