Receptionist – Front Desk, Visitor Experience & Office Suppo
- Encinitas, CA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 1+ year of receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description
First impressions matter, and this role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming, organized, and professional office environment. A growing professional services firm is seeking a personable Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and business partners. Beyond answering phones, this position offers the opportunity to support daily office operations and keep the team running smoothly.
What You’ll Do:
- Welcome visitors, clients, and vendors while maintaining a polished front-desk experience.
- Answer incoming calls, direct inquiries, and relay messages promptly.
- Manage conference room calendars and coordinate meeting logistics.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Maintain reception areas, office supplies, and shared spaces.
- Assist with document preparation, scanning, filing, and data entry.
- Coordinate visitor check-ins and notify employees of arrivals.
- Provide administrative support to internal departments as needed.
- Help organize office events, team meetings, and client visits.
- Maintain accurate contact lists and other office records.
Requirements
- 1+ year of receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional, friendly demeanor with excellent customer service instincts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and remain composed in a busy office.
TalentMatch®
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Skills
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Office
- Answer incoming calls
- Logistics
- Maintain reception area
- Data entry
- Administrative support
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization