Temporary Receptionist (Two-week Assignment)

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane is seeking a Temporary Receptionist in Washington, DC to welcome visitors and staff with a professional, friendly presence. You will serve as the first point of contact, handling inquiries and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, supporting administrative tasks, keeping calendars and directories up to date, and assisting with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional presence and confident demeanor.
• Highly organized, adaptable and reliable.
• Outgoing personality and enjoyment of working with people.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register clients and visitors at reception.
• Provide administrative support when needed.
• Maintain office calendar and office directories.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Organizational skills

People skills

Job description

As the Temporary Receptionist for this consulting firm in Washington, DC, you will play a key role in ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for all visitors and staff. Serving as the first point of contact, you will provide excellent customer service and act as a central resource for office inquiries. We are seeking a polished, customer-service-oriented professional to support this consulting firm's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and register clients and visitors at reception.
• Provide administrative support when needed.
• Maintain office calendar and office directories.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Ability to work and network with leaders in the industry.
• This is a temporary assignment seeking assistance towards the end of November and beginning of Decembers for a two-week window.

What We're Looking For:

• Communicator. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional presence. You represent the firm with confidence and poise.
• Highly organized. You are highly adaptable, reliable, and can work independently.
• Engaging. You have an outgoing personality and genuinely enjoy working with people.

The hourly listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

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.