Receptionist

Aston Carter; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax

Life Insurance

PTO / Paid time off

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Front Desk Coordinator for a contract role in Oak Ridge, TN. You will greet guests, answer calls, manage mail, and support administrative tasks in a busy front office.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. On-site hours are weekdays during daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls and voicemails.
• Manage the visitor check-in process.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Keep the reception area clean and professional.
• Assist with filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks.
• Schedule appointments and meeting rooms as needed.
• Provide general information to visitors and callers.
• Follow company security and visitor procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Receptionist / Front Desk Coordinator (Temp)

We are seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees. This position is responsible for greeting guests, answering phones, supporting administrative tasks, and helping maintain an organized front office environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls and voicemails.
• Manage the visitor check-in process.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Keep the reception area clean and professional.
• Assist with filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks.
• Schedule appointments and meeting rooms as needed.
• Provide general information to visitors and callers.
• Follow company security and visitor procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous receptionist or administrative experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires working on-site from Monday to Friday during daytime hours. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, staying organized, and providing excellent customer service.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oak Ridge,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.