Receptionist Herndon, VA

Receptionist

We are looking for a receptionist to support daily front desk and office operations for a government contracting environment in Herndon, Virginia. This is a contract position suited for someone who brings strong energy, works independently with minimal oversight, and handles a steady flow of tasks with professionalism. The person in this role will serve as the first point of contact for visitors and employees while helping maintain an organized, responsive, and well-supported workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the front desk during regular weekday business hours, opening and closing the reception area and keeping the space orderly and presentation-ready.
• Greet guests, notify employees of arrivals, manage sign-in and sign-out activity, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate visitor records through office systems.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding logistics by coordinating badges, desk assignments, keys, and workspace readiness with facilities staff.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including shipping preparation, postage handling, scanning, and distribution coordination.
• Prepare outbound shipments by creating carrier labels, arranging pickups, and delivering packages when necessary.
• Help maintain workplace readiness by restocking office, kitchen, and beverage supplies and organizing storage, copy areas, and shared supply spaces.
• Track facilities-related requests through internal and external ticketing platforms, follow up on maintenance needs, and route items to the appropriate team members when needed.
• Assist with conference room scheduling issues, provide general administrative support across departments, and contribute to special projects and emergency response duties such as serving as Fire Warden.