Front Desk Lead & Office Ops — Durham

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Front Desk Office Coordinator for our Durham, NC headquarters. This on-site role requires a professional, welcoming presence and the ability to balance front desk duties with light HR and operations support.

You will warmly greet visitors, manage access, coordinate meetings, and assist with travel backup while supporting daily office operations with reliability and initiative.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a corporate or customer-facing role.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong professional presence and communication skills.
• High reliability and consistency.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Comfort with judgment in front desk situations.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and candidates.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming front desk presence throughout the day.
• Monitor office access, verify visitors, and address unfamiliar or unauthorized individuals.
• Manage visitor check-in, registration, and direction within the office.
• Support VIP guest and candidate arrivals for a seamless experience.
• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Stock and maintain break rooms and shared spaces.
• Maintain conference rooms, keep them clean and ready for use.
• Assist with office supply inventory and ordering.
• Help with general office organization and upkeep.
• Support HR team with administrative tasks and data tracking.
• Provide backup support for travel coordination.

Skills

Customer service

Professional presence

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Judgment & discretion

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Front Desk Office Coordinator for our Durham, NC headquarters. This on-site role requires a professional, welcoming presence and the ability to balance front desk duties with light HR and operations support.

You will warmly greet visitors, manage access, coordinate meetings, and assist with travel backup while supporting daily office operations with reliability and initiative.