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Front Desk Coordinator
We are looking for an experienced and dependable Front Desk Coordinator to support daily front office operations in Virginia. This Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, managing administrative tasks, and serving as a key point of contact for visitors and staff. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep the reception area organized while handling multiple priorities throughout the day.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors, employees, and vendors in a courteous manner and direct them to the appropriate person or area.<br>• Manage a multi-line phone system, respond to incoming calls promptly, and relay messages accurately to internal teams.<br>• Coordinate front desk activities such as visitor check-in, badge handling, and basic building security procedures.<br>• Perform administrative support duties including data entry, document preparation, file organization, and general office coordination.<br>• Maintain accurate records, calendars, and correspondence using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.<br>• Assist with workstation readiness, access coordination, and other onboarding-related front office tasks as needed.<br>• Help ensure the reception area and shared spaces remain orderly, presentable, and well stocked throughout the workday.
• At least 1 year of experience in a front desk, receptionist, administrative, or customer-facing support role.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.<br>• Experience handling a multi-line phone system in an office setting that requires strong attention to detail.<br>• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people.<br>• Solid administrative support capabilities, including data entry and file organization.<br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Familiarity with visitor coordination, concierge-style support, or building security procedures is preferred.
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  • Herndon, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 17.575 - 20.35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced and dependable Front Desk Coordinator to support daily front office operations in Virginia. This Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, managing administrative tasks, and serving as a key point of contact for visitors and staff. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep the reception area organized while handling multiple priorities throughout the day.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors, employees, and vendors in a courteous manner and direct them to the appropriate person or area.<br>• Manage a multi-line phone system, respond to incoming calls promptly, and relay messages accurately to internal teams.<br>• Coordinate front desk activities such as visitor check-in, badge handling, and basic building security procedures.<br>• Perform administrative support duties including data entry, document preparation, file organization, and general office coordination.<br>• Maintain accurate records, calendars, and correspondence using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.<br>• Assist with workstation readiness, access coordination, and other onboarding-related front office tasks as needed.<br>• Help ensure the reception area and shared spaces remain orderly, presentable, and well stocked throughout the workday.
  • 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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