Front Desk & Admin Coordinator (Contract)

Talentify; California (MD); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Receptionist to provide front desk and administrative support in a professional office environment. The role runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a full-time contract basis, based in California, MD, with opportunities for conversion to permanent status for the right candidate.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, manage packages, and handle a variety of clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and a courteous, service-oriented demeanor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service or front desk roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Greet and warmly welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Answer and route incoming calls using the switchboard and provide information.
• Receive, log, and send packages, ensuring proper handling and delivery.
• Maintain visitor logs and call records to support security and front desk ops.
• Issue and track security passes for visitors and follow procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and photocopying.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Receptionist to provide front desk and administrative support in a professional office environment. The role runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a full-time contract basis, based in California, MD, with opportunities for conversion to permanent status for the right candidate.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, manage packages, and handle a variety of clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and a courteous, service-oriented demeanor.