Job Overview
Our client is looking for a Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact at their corporate headquarters. This role creates a professional, welcoming experience for visitors, customers, vendors, and employees; manages incoming calls, mail, and deliveries; and provides administrative support across departments to keep the front office running smoothly.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, with 1 hour paid break (40 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome visitors, customers, vendors, candidates, and delivery personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer, screen, and route incoming calls on the company’s main and toll-free lines; take accurate messages and respond to general inquiries.
- Maintain the visitor log and follow established check-in, sign-out, and building security procedures.
- Notify employees of visitor arrivals
- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages; prepare and process outgoing mail and courier shipments (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS).
- Coordinate with the warehouse and other departments on deliveries and shipments received at the front desk.
- Schedule and prepare conference rooms for meetings, interviews, and visitors.
- Monitor and reorder office and reception supplies; coordinate with vendors as directed.
- Keep the reception and lobby areas clean, organized, and presentable at all times.
- Provide administrative support, including data entry, filing, scanning, copying, and preparing documents and correspondence.
- Support employee events and company communications as needed.
- Maintain the confidentiality of company, customer, and employee information.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) or more years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, customer service, or administrative role preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Professional, friendly demeanor and strong customer service orientation.
- Clear and courteous verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and multi-line phone systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and remain composed in a busy environment.
- Dependability, punctuality, and sound judgment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Work is performed in a standard office environment at the front desk.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods, use a computer and telephone, and communicate in person and by phone.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift or move packages and supplies of up to 25 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage For Eligible Locations