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Receptionist
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic office environment and can seamlessly handle administrative, reception, and maintenance tasks. As the first point of contact for visitors and staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage reception duties, including answering inbound calls and greeting visitors professionally.<br>• Maintain office cleanliness and organization by tidying spaces, stocking supplies, and loading/unloading the dishwasher.<br>• Set up and maintain conference rooms by ensuring supplies are available and managing calendars for meetings and events.<br>• Handle physical tasks such as moving items between floors, breaking down boxes, and packing for office moves.<br>• Coordinate office supply tracking, placing orders, and keeping detailed logs.<br>• Assist with event planning by ordering food, setting up spaces, and managing snack inventories.<br>• Support shipping and receiving tasks, including organizing mail and packages.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Excel, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote to perform administrative duties effectively.
• Proven experience in receptionist or administrative support roles.<br>• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote.<br>• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.<br>• Strong communication skills to interact with visitors, staff, and vendors.<br>• Physical capability to perform tasks such as moving items or packing boxes.<br>• Experience with event planning or coordinating office activities is a plus.<br>• Demonstrated ability to maintain a detail-oriented demeanor and handle sensitive information.
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  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 15.84 - 18.34 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic office environment and can seamlessly handle administrative, reception, and maintenance tasks. As the first point of contact for visitors and staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage reception duties, including answering inbound calls and greeting visitors professionally.<br>• Maintain office cleanliness and organization by tidying spaces, stocking supplies, and loading/unloading the dishwasher.<br>• Set up and maintain conference rooms by ensuring supplies are available and managing calendars for meetings and events.<br>• Handle physical tasks such as moving items between floors, breaking down boxes, and packing for office moves.<br>• Coordinate office supply tracking, placing orders, and keeping detailed logs.<br>• Assist with event planning by ordering food, setting up spaces, and managing snack inventories.<br>• Support shipping and receiving tasks, including organizing mail and packages.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Excel, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote to perform administrative duties effectively.
  • 2025-10-01T20:28:54Z

Receptionist Job in New York | Robert Half