Job Description
Job Description
Location: Onsite in San Francisco, CA 94111
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment Type: 1 month contract
Assignment: October 26 through approximately November 25
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a friendly, professional, and reliable Front Desk Receptionist to provide temporary onsite support at their San Francisco office. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, candidates, vendors, and deliveries while helping ensure the front desk and reception area remain organized and welcoming.
The ideal candidate is personable, dependable, and comfortable working primarily from a seated front desk while frequently getting up to greet visitors, accept deliveries, and provide access to the office.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome visitors, candidates, vendors, and other guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Notify employees through Slack when visitors or packages arrive
- Monitor Google Calendar to stay informed of scheduled office visitors and appointments
- Receive and organize incoming mail, packages, and deliveries
- Provide office access by greeting and opening the door for visitors and vendors
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and nearby lounge area
- Help ensure visitors have a positive and welcoming experience upon arrival
- Remain attentive to front desk activity throughout the workday
- Communicate effectively with employees regarding guests and deliveries
- Provide general front desk support as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience in reception, front desk, office administration, hospitality, customer service, or a similar client-facing role preferred
- Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable and punctual with the ability to maintain consistent onsite attendance
- Comfortable spending the majority of the workday at a front desk
- Comfortable getting up frequently to greet visitors, accept packages, and provide office access
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and remain attentive throughout the day
- Familiarity with Slack and Google Calendar is a plus
Compensation: $25/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.