Receptionist

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Receptionist for a temporary contract opportunity in San Diego, CA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact in a polished office environment and takes pride in delivering a welcoming, organized, and high-quality front-desk experience.

As the Receptionist, you will support daily office operations, manage incoming calls, assist visitors, coordinate meeting rooms, and provide light administrative support. You will work with a professional team that values reliability, clear communication, positive service, and attention to detail. This is a strong opportunity for someone with receptionist, switchboard, or professional office experience who wants to contribute to a well-run, service-oriented workplace.

Key Responsibilities

- Greet visitors, issue badges or access cards, and provide a professional and welcoming front-desk experience.
- Answer, screen, and transfer incoming calls from across the United States using strong phone etiquette.
- Manage visitor activity through Easy Lobby and help maintain a secure and organized reception area.
- Schedule and coordinate meeting rooms while supporting daily office needs.
- Maintain phone lists, speed-dial lists, and track company loaner cell phones.
- Provide light administrative and PC support, including labels, manuals, office projects, and departmental support as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay rate: $22 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Job type: Temporary contract.
- Location: San Diego, CA.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Provide front-desk reception and visitor support in a professional office setting.
- Answer, screen, and transfer incoming calls while representing the organization professionally.
- Coordinate meeting rooms, visitor access, phone lists, and administrative office support.
- Assist with office projects and support multiple teams or departments as needed.

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Professional office experience required.
- 2+ years of receptionist or switchboard experience preferred.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, including email and calendar management.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, approachable, and professional.
- Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and remain calm in a busy front-desk environment.
- Comfortable maintaining a polished appearance and demeanor while representing a high-end professional brand.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience using Easy Lobby or a similar visitor management system.
- Prior experience supporting a corporate front desk, reception area, or switchboard.
- Experience coordinating meeting rooms, issuing visitor badges, and supporting office administration.