Administrative Intern: Front Desk & Office Ops, Logistics

Expeditors; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Expeditors in Hawthorne, CA seeks an Administrative Intern to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, supporting a professional office environment. You will gain hands-on experience in business operations, customer service, and administrative processes while assisting with front-desk tasks and general office duties.

The role offers weekday hours, exposure to global logistics, and opportunities to develop organizational and communication skills for future career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be available for 3–6 months.
• Must be able to commute to Hawthorne, CA.
• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa.
• Ability to work overtime in support of department needs.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, vendors, and employees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and messages.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception and common areas.
• Assist with visitor registration, temporary badges, and logs.
• Help manage office supply inventory and restock areas.
• Support mail distribution and package handling.
• Maintain employee contact lists and office directories.
• Assist with scheduling, filing, data entry, and administrative projects.
• Support employee events and office activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associates/Undergrad Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Expeditors in Hawthorne, CA seeks an Administrative Intern to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, supporting a professional office environment. You will gain hands-on experience in business operations, customer service, and administrative processes while assisting with front-desk tasks and general office duties.

The role offers weekday hours, exposure to global logistics, and opportunities to develop organizational and communication skills for future career growth.