Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

We are seeking a friendly, professional, and organized Receptionist / Front Office Administrator to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, vendors, and customers. In this role, you will help create a welcoming office environment while providing administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This is not a high-volume call center or receptionist position. Instead, the focus is on maintaining a professional front office presence, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting basic office administration.

• Greet and welcome visitors, employees, and guests in a professional manner
• Manage lobby traffic and direct visitors to the appropriate contact or department
• Answer basic inquiries and provide assistance as needed
• Distribute incoming mail and organize documents and records
• Scan, file, and maintain office documentation
• Order and track office supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Support general administrative tasks to assist office operations

• 1+ years of experience in a receptionist, administrative support, customer service, hospitality, retail, or similar customer-facing role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional demeanor with a customer-focused attitude
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
• Experience using Outlook, Teams, and email communication tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and remain composed during busy periods

• Experience working in a front desk, office, hospitality, or corporate environment
• Experience interacting with visitors, customers, vendors, and employees
• Internship or administrative experience demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills
• Recent graduates with relevant customer service or office experience are encouraged to apply

• Fully onsite position in a professional office setting
• Business casual work environment
• Consistent daytime schedule, Monday through Friday
• Low-volume reception area with occasional periods of increased visitor activity
• Frequent interaction with employees, customers, vendors, and guests
• Comprehensive onboarding and training provided

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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