We are looking for a temp-hire receptionist for our office in Century City. This position requires someone who has a professional appearance who is articulate and able to deal with a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. We are looking for someone who can start ASAP!
Primary Function & Essential Responsibilities
* Open and close front desk
* Coordinate office opening and closing with Office Manager and necessary departments
* Answer all phone calls and ensure they are redirected accordingly
* Greet guests in a professional and friendly manner
* Assist office with facilities related requests, such as maintenance requests, ordering of kitchen supplies, review of kitchen orders, arrangement of temporary office space for visitors
* Distribute morning newspapers
* Coordinate conference room scheduling
* Coordinate catering and set up for meetings
* Order and distribute parking validation
* Provide administrative support as needed by preparing and processing expense reports, arranging meetings, preparing documents, etc.
* Special projects as directed
Skills & Abilities
Experience Required:
* 3-5 years of experience in a receptionist or administrative role, preferably in a corporate environment
* Database experience a plus
Requirements:
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* Excellent telephone etiquette
* Professional demeanor and appearance
* Ability to provide exemplary service to clients and co-workers
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Well-organized, with strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize work and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
* Flexibility in terms of accepting process changes, variable work volume and new ideas
* A team player with the ability to work with diverse personalities
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.