Front Desk Receptionist

Job Title: ReceptionistJob Description

The Receptionist provides high-level administrative and front desk support by welcoming visitors, managing incoming calls, coordinating packages, and performing a variety of clerical and office support tasks. This role operates in a Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule and has the potential to become a permanent position for the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Greet and warmly welcome visitors upon arrival and direct them to the appropriate person or area.

• Provide accurate information to visitors and callers, ensuring a professional and helpful experience.

• Answer and manage telephone calls or the console switchboard, routing calls and taking messages as needed.

• Receive, log, and send packages via couriers, ensuring timely and accurate handling.

• Maintain a detailed visitor log and call record to support security and operational needs.

• Issue and track security passes and badges for visitors and contractors.

• Perform clerical tasks including typing, filing, photocopying, and data entry to support office operations.

• Maintain the boardroom schedule by booking meetings and ensuring the room is prepared and available as needed.

• Monitor and maintain boardroom equipment, reporting any issues and ensuring proper functioning.

• Prepare mailers and bind books or documents as required for internal and external distribution.

• Support general facility checks, ensuring common areas are presentable and stocked with necessary supplies.

• Assist with stocking inventory and office supplies, notifying appropriate personnel when items need replenishment.

• Collaborate with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality customer service to internal and external clients.

• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with visitors, callers, and colleagues.

• Proven ability to multi-task and manage several responsibilities simultaneously in a busy front desk environment.

• Customer service skills with a friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor.

• Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.

• Ability to keep information organized, accurate, and confidential.

• Previous experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 0–2 years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, or administrative support role.

• Experience answering telephones and operating a multi-line phone or switchboard system.

• Experience with client greeting and front desk reception duties.

• Basic data entry skills with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service in an office or professional environment.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for basic document creation and data handling.

• Comfort performing facility checks to ensure meeting rooms and common areas are clean, organized, and ready for use.

• Experience stocking inventory and managing office supplies.

• Ability to prepare mailers and bind documents or books for meetings, presentations, or client communications.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with visitors, callers, and internal teams.

• Adaptability and willingness to assist with additional administrative tasks as needed.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional office environment with a standard Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role centers around the front desk and common areas, including the reception area and boardroom. You will regularly use office technologies such as a telephone console or switchboard, computers, and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to complete daily tasks. The environment involves frequent interaction with visitors, clients, and internal staff, requiring a polished, professional demeanor and attire appropriate for a corporate front desk setting. The workspace is structured yet collaborative, with responsibilities that include facility checks, maintaining meeting rooms, and ensuring office supplies and inventory are well stocked. The role offers an opportunity to grow into a permanent position, providing stability and a chance to become an integral part of the office support team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of California, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in California,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.