Front Desk/Receptionist

Launch Your Professional Career With Us! Are you an early-career professional with a friendly, welcoming personality and some customer service, front desk, or administrative experience? Looking to launch your corporate career in a professional office environment where you'll be the face of the organization, learn valuable business skills, and enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch every day ? We'd love to meet you! Job Title: Front Desk/Receptionist Job Description The Front Desk/Receptionist provides professional front desk and administrative support to ensure a welcoming and efficient office environment. You will greet visitors, manage incoming calls, support meeting room coordination, and perform a variety of administrative and data entry tasks that help the department run smoothly. Responsibilities Greet visitors in a professional and courteous manner and ensure they are directed to the appropriate person or meeting room. Answer, screen, and route incoming calls promptly while providing accurate information and assistance. Set up meeting rooms, including coordinating bookings, preparing spaces, and ensuring rooms are ready for use. Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable reception area at all times. Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently to support office and departmental needs. Provide general administrative support, such as filing, document preparation, and handling correspondence. Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare, update, and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and other materials. Deliver high-quality customer service to internal staff and external visitors, addressing inquiries and resolving basic issues. Assist with other front desk and office support duties as assigned to ensure smooth daily operations. Essential Skills 12 years of experience working in a receptionist, front desk, or similar administrative support role. Proven experience managing a reception area and providing front desk support. Strong customer service skills with a professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including word processing and spreadsheets. Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced office environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional presence at the front desk. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in a dedicated reception, front-of-house role, or similar. Background in general administrative support within an office environment. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and support different departments as needed. Comfort with learning and using office systems and tools related to reception and scheduling. Work Environment This role is based in an office environment at the main reception area, where you serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. You will work at a front desk using standard office equipment and Microsoft Office software throughout the day. The position typically follows standard 9-6 business hours and requires a professional appearance and demeanor while representing the organization at the front desk. Perks & Benefits Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided daily Professional office environment with exposure to multiple business functions Opportunity to develop administrative, customer service, and office operations skills Collaborative and supportive team culture Excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to grow their corporate experience Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunnyvale, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Sunnyvale,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options. 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. Aston Carter