Temporary Office Associate/Receptionist (Long-term Assignment)

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to a global firm

Long-term temporary role

Supportive team environment

Beautiful office location

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a temporary Office Associate/Receptionist in Washington, DC. This role includes greeting visitors, managing communications, and providing administrative support in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and strong organizational skills. Enjoy a dynamic workplace with opportunities for professional exposure.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in hospitality, retail, or customer-facing roles.
• Friendly and service-oriented demeanor.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors professionally.
• Manage inbound phone and email correspondence.
• Coordinate catering and vendor needs.

Skills

Customer service experience

Team collaboration

Tech savviness

Dependability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

As the temporary Office Associate/Receptionist with this highly respected financial services firm, you’ll be the first point of contact for guests, clients, and colleagues, creating a welcoming and professional experience that reflects the firm’s exceptional culture. You’ll provide hands-on administrative and customer service support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, assisting with reception coverage, catering coordination, and day-to-day office operations. The ideal candidate is approachable, reliable, and takes pride in helping others, with a background in hospitality, food service, retail, or another customer-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage inbound phone and email correspondence, routing messages efficiently and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Coordinate catering and vendor needs, including setup and cleanup of conference spaces.
• Provide administrative support for staff and assist with special projects as requested.
• Partner with building management and vendors to maintain smooth office operations.
• Monitor mail, deliveries, and office supplies, ensuring everything runs seamlessly and is well stocked.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Exposure to working for a large, global financial services firm.
• Employees who are dedicated to volunteering and giving back to their community.
• Enjoy a long-term temporary role that offers exposure to a high-performing organization.
• Beautiful office in downtown DC.

What We’re Looking For

• Welcoming. You’re friendly, service-oriented, and genuinely enjoy supporting others. Around 1+ years of experience in hospitality, retail, or similar customer-facing roles is highly valued.
• Team player. You pitch in wherever needed and appreciate being part of a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Dependable. You take ownership of your work and make sure no detail slips through the cracks.
• Tech savvy. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Doer. You enjoy going above and beyond, always aiming to deliver exceptional support when needed.
• Polished. You will make a great impression representing the company to the public.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Administrative and Customer Service