Front Desk Associate

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth

Team environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a friendly Front Desk Associate for a temp-to-hire role in Santa Barbara, CA. You will create a welcoming first impression, greet visitors, answer calls, and support daily office operations.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage, career growth opportunities, and a benefits package for eligible employees. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of front desk or administrative experience and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of front desk or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails with strong customer service.
• Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and support daily office coordination.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide accurate information or route requests appropriately.
• Perform data entry, filing, document processing, correspondence, and general administrative support.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front office environment.

Skills

Front desk

Customer service

Data entry

Communication skills

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and professional Front Desk Associate for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Santa Barbara, CA. This customer-facing role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming first impression, helping visitors and callers, and keeping office operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails with strong customer service.
• Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and support daily office coordination.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide accurate information or route requests appropriately.
• Perform data entry, filing, document processing, correspondence, and general administrative support.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front office environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• $18 to $22 per hour.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity.
• Full-time schedule.
• Competitive compensation.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Benefits package available for eligible employees.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Greet visitors and provide front desk customer service.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, appointments, and office correspondence.
• Support administrative tasks including data entry, filing, paperwork, and document processing.
• Assist team members with office projects and daily operations.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous customer service, receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional phone etiquette and a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a friendly, outgoing personality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office, reception area, or client-facing administrative role.
• Ability to quickly learn office procedures, scheduling systems, and internal processes.
• Comfort supporting multiple team members and shifting priorities throughout the day.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.