Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Description We are looking for a welcoming and organized Receptionist to support daily front desk operations in Houston, Texas. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a positive first impression while managing calls and visitor interactions in a detail-oriented environment. The role will play an important part in keeping communication flowing smoothly for a company in the waste, refuse, and environmental waste management industry.

Responsibilities:

- Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate staff or department in a courteous and efficient manner.

- Operate a multi-line phone system to handle incoming calls, transfer callers, and take accurate messages when needed.

- Maintain a tidy and well-organized reception area that reflects a positive image of the organization.

- Provide general administrative support such as basic data entry, filing, and distributing correspondence.

- Respond to routine inquiries from callers and guests while escalating more complex matters to the right team members.

- Coordinate front desk activities to ensure smooth day-to-day communication and office flow.

- Support part-time reception coverage needs by managing assigned hours reliably and consistently. Requirements - Prior experience performing front desk or receptionist responsibilities in an office setting.

- Ability to manage inbound calls using a switchboard or multi-line phone system with confidence and accuracy.

- Strong verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

- Comfortable handling several tasks at once while remaining organized and attentive to detail.

- Dependable availability for a part-time schedule.

- Basic administrative skills, including message taking, filing, and routine office support. Talent Match®

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