Receptionist

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional Front Desk Receptionist for a contract opportunity in Santa Monica, CA with a corporate office. This role is ideal for an organized, friendly, and dependable administrative professional who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and internal team members.

The Front Desk Receptionist will help create a welcoming and efficient office experience while providing essential administrative support. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented workplace with supportive leadership, clear daily responsibilities, and a positive front office environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to represent the office with professionalism and warmth.

Key Responsibilities

- Greet and assist visitors, clients, vendors, and employees in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls efficiently and accurately.
- Provide front desk coverage and maintain an organized reception area.
- Support general administrative tasks, including email, basic data entry, document handling, and office coordination.
- Communicate clearly with internal teams to ensure visitors and calls are directed appropriately.
- Help maintain a positive, organized, and professional office environment.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay Rate: $21.00 to $22.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Location: Santa Monica, CA.
- Duration: 3 to 4 months, expected through September 2026.
- Candidates must clear a background check and drug screening prior to starting.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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