Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist (Temp to Full-Time)

Bensonwood; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Bensonwood Design Group in New Hampshire is hiring an Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, ensuring a welcoming office environment.

The position starts temporarily, with potential conversion to a full-time role based on performance and needs. Responsibilities include answering calls, providing administrative support, and managing office supplies. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for visitors and clients.
• Provide administrative support to departments.
• Maintain office supplies and inventory.
• Assist in organizing meetings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft applications proficiency

Job description

Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist (Temp to Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and associates, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and organized office environment. This role provides administrative and operational support across departments, assists with office coordination, and helps ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office.

This position is being hired as a temporary role with the potential to transition into a regular full-time position. The temporary period will allow both the company and the successful candidate to evaluate long-term fit. Conversion to full-time employment will be based on performance, business needs, and organizational alignment. While a transition to full-time employment is possible, it is not guaranteed. We anticipate available work through August 2026, at minimum.

Front Desk & Reception

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and associates, providing a welcoming and professional experience.

Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls, emails, and general inquiries.

Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.

Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to departments and leadership as needed.

Prepare, format, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.

Maintain electronic and paper filing systems to ensure records are accurate, organized, and easily accessible.

Schedule meetings, appointments, conference rooms, and other office resources as needed.

Assist with data entry and maintain accuracy of company records and databases.

Order, track, and maintain office supplies and inventory.

Office Coordination

Assist in maintaining an organized, professional, and welcoming office environment.

Coordinate meeting logistics, catering, and special events as needed.

Support company communications and announcements as needed.

Qualifications & Competencies

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Prior administrative, receptionist, or office support experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.