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Front Desk Agent

La Quinta Inns & Suites
Carter Lake, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and friendly Front Desk Agent to serve as the welcoming face of our organization. In this vital role, you will manage front desk operations with enthusiasm, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for visitors, clients, and team members alike. Your energetic approach and organizational skills will help create a positive first impression while efficiently handling administrative tasks. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your office management expertise in a fast-paced environment that values customer service and technical proficiency.

Duties

  • Greet visitors and clients warmly, providing exceptional customer service and assistance
  • Manage multi-line phone systems to answer inquiries, direct calls, and take messages accurately
  • Maintain organized filing systems, including digital documents using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools
  • Perform data entry, bookkeeping, and record keeping using QuickBooks and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Handle calendar management for appointments, meetings, and scheduling using office productivity software
  • Support office management tasks such as filing, proofreading documents, and managing office supplies
  • Assist with client communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions while maintaining professional phone etiquette
  • Coordinate with team members to ensure efficient office operations and timely completion of administrative duties

Experience

  • Proven clerical or administrative experience in an office setting, ideally including front desk or reception duties
  • Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and productivity software
  • Experience with multi-line phone systems and excellent phone communication skills
  • Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to serve diverse client needs effectively
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks for bookkeeping or financial record management is preferred
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior experience as a medical or dental receptionist or personal assistant is a plus
  • Knowledge of office management procedures including filing systems, data entry, proofreading, and calendar management

Join us as a Front Desk Agent where your enthusiasm for customer support combined with your technical skills will make a meaningful impact. This role offers the chance to grow your administrative expertise while providing exceptional service in a vibrant workplace. We value proactive individuals who thrive on organization, communication, and creating positive experiences for everyone who walks through our doors.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16

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