Job Description
Front Desk Receptionist
-On-Site Contract Position (Washington DC)
RedStream Technology is recruiting for an energetic, detail-oriented Front Desk Receptionist to provide on-site support for a prestigious global management consulting company. Our client’s office services team performs a variety of activities that collectively contribute to the functionality and appearance of the office.
The Front Desk Receptionist will play an integral customer service-focused role supporting office services, facilities, reception, event management.
Responsibilities:
- You will perform a variety of on-site administrative and hands-on/physical duties, including but not limited to, managing of conference rooms, common areas, offices, desks and café/communal areas; and moving of furniture and equipment to support meetings, events, and daily office use.
- Manage room bookings, meeting and events requests, and set up rooms as needed.
- Provide reception coverage, including greeting/escorting guests, coordinating recruiting/interview days, room bookings, etc.
- Provide mailroom support, including processing/sorting mail, receiving and preparing packages for shipment.
Qualifications
- 4-year degree preferred; hospitality background strongly encouraged
- 1-2 years general office experience preferred, ideally in a professional services environment
- Strong initiative and positive attitude (proactive, collaborative, service-minded, hands-on mindset)
- Ability to expand role beyond responsive support to proactive contributions and ownership for administrative tasks; ability to work independently
- Excellent judgment/decision-making skills; high tolerance for ambiguity
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Excitement to cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, energized by working in a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook preferred; ability to learn other applications
- Flexibility to work overtime occasionally, particularly for events
Job Tags
Contract work, Work at office,