13 Results for Front Desk Assistant Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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Receptionist

Herndon, VA
remote
Temporary / Contract
18 - 19 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff. The Receptionist will handle front desk operations, manage incoming calls, greet guests, and provide general administrative support to help ensure smooth daily office operations. This position is onsite and you will be working Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.</li><li>Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls. </li><li>Manage the front desk and maintain a welcoming office environment. </li><li>Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries. </li><li>Schedule appointments and maintain calendars as needed. </li><li>Perform data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks. </li><li>Support office staff with clerical duties and special projects. </li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Receptionist

Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to support daily front-of-house operations in Washington, District of Columbia. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, coordinating meeting logistics, and delivering attentive service to guests, clients, and employees. The role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple requests while maintaining a detail-oriented and hospitality-focused presence. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com]. Responsibilities:• Welcome visitors warmly and create a high-quality arrival experience from check-in through departure.• Guide guests to assigned meeting spaces, notify hosts promptly, and help ensure appointments begin smoothly.• Answer and route incoming calls effectively, providing accurate information and handling inquiries efficiently.• Coordinate meeting room reservations through designated scheduling tools, documenting audiovisual, layout, and catering needs with precision.• Oversee the reception inbox and respond to messages promptly to support timely service and communication.• Arrange transportation, visitor access, and office accommodations for employees, clients, and visiting professionals as needed.• Support conference room readiness by assisting with beverage and food setup and coordinating outside catering vendors when required.• Build working knowledge of the office, surrounding area, and nearby services in order to provide helpful recommendations and guest assistance.• Partner with internal teams to maintain seamless service, consistent communication, and a collaborative guest-focused approach.• Provide occasional evening support for hosted meetings or client events when business needs require it.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Silver Spring, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help keep the office running efficiently. The ideal candidate will be professional, proactive and comfortable handling a variety of clerical and customer-facing tasks. The Office Responsibilities:<ul><li>Answer and direct phone calls and greet visitors</li><li>Manage calendars, schedules and meeting coordination</li><li>Maintain filing systems and office records</li><li>Order and stock office supplies</li><li>Assist with data entry, document preparation and correspondence</li><li>Support mail distribution, scanning and copying</li><li>Help coordinate office events and team activities</li><li>Provide general administrative support to leadership and staff</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and service-oriented Office Assistant to support daily operations for a Contract position in Washington, District of Columbia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, keeping shared spaces prepared, and handling a variety of administrative duties with consistency and care. The role combines front-office support, office coordination, and hands-on assistance to help the team and showroom run smoothly each day. Responsibilities: • Prepare the office and showroom at the start of each day by replenishing supplies, organizing common areas, and ensuring hospitality items are ready for use. • Welcome visitors in a courteous and attentive manner and provide front-desk coverage when sales team members are unavailable. • Enter and update information accurately in company records, spreadsheets, or internal documents. • Support day-to-day administrative functions such as scanning, document organization, and general clerical assistance. • Maintain and file showroom sample materials in an orderly system so items can be located quickly when needed. • Collect incoming deliveries from the mailroom or building entrance and bring packages into the office promptly. • Assist with meeting support by arranging beverages and preparing guest areas for scheduled appointments. • Answer inbound calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members while maintaining a courteous and helpful approach.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant

Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a well-maintained office environment, coordinating meeting logistics, and delivering a welcoming experience for guests and staff. The role combines front desk support, administrative assistance, and facility coordination to help the office run efficiently each day. Responsibilities: • Carry out opening and closing office readiness reviews to confirm reception areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, café areas, and restrooms are clean, organized, and prepared for visitors and employees. • Monitor inventory levels for workplace, kitchen, café, and restroom supplies, and arrange replenishment with vendors to maintain appropriate stock while managing costs. • Handle incoming and outgoing mail, courier activity, and routine office communications to support smooth daily operations. • Assist with operational improvement efforts and contribute to special projects assigned by office leadership. • Organize logistics for internal gatherings and client-facing events, including room setup, catering arrangements, supplies, and coordination with building or security contacts. • Prepare conference rooms before meetings by arranging furniture, checking materials, stocking essentials, and confirming audiovisual equipment is functioning properly; restore rooms afterward. • Collect feedback after meetings or events and share recommendations that enhance future execution and service quality. • Provide reception coverage by welcoming visitors, answering inbound calls, directing guests appropriately, and creating a positive first impression. • Maintain hospitality stations by arranging and replenishing food and beverage items for guests, meetings, and office use. • Perform general administrative support such as copying, scanning, faxing, document preparation, and operating standard office equipment.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Temporary Receptionist

Mclean, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
18 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Temporary Receptionist for as-needed project support. This role is ideal for a polished, professional individual with strong communication skills and prior office experience. You will be working onsite as needed helping with project support. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Greet visitors and provide a welcoming front office presence</li><li>Answer and direct incoming calls</li><li>Support administrative and project-based tasks as needed</li><li>Manage schedules, messages, and general office coordination</li><li>Assist with filing, data entry, and other clerical duties</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Temporary Receptionist

Reston, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
18 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a professional Temporary Receptionist for as-needed assignments. This role is ideal for someone with prior office experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide reliable front desk and project support in a fast-paced environment. This position is as needed temporary work, looking for project support and great communication skills and prior office experience. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Greet visitors and maintain a welcoming front desk presence</li><li>Answer and direct incoming calls</li><li>Manage mail, deliveries, and general office coordination</li><li>Provide administrative and project support as needed</li><li>Schedule appointments and assist with calendar management</li><li>Maintain office organization and support daily operations</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Ellicott City, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
19.304 - 22.352 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join a civil engineering project management firm in Ellicott City, Maryland on a Contract basis. This onsite role supports daily office operations while helping leadership stay organized, keeping documentation current, and ensuring time-sensitive administrative items are handled accurately. The position is well suited for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-moving environment and can manage multiple responsibilities with professionalism and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Support senior leaders with scheduling, follow-up, document preparation, and completion of day-to-day administrative priorities. • Coordinate communication among team members across multiple office locations using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other business tools. • Maintain accurate records for licenses, monitor renewal timelines, and help ensure required compliance actions are completed on time. • Track continuing education obligations, organize related documentation, and follow up with staff regarding course and exam completion. • Keep employee files, administrative logs, and compliance records updated with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. • Assist with office operations by helping manage vendor communication, workplace needs, supplies, fleet-related administration, and facility support tasks. • Monitor badge and access credentials, identify upcoming expirations, and coordinate renewals or updates as needed. • Create and maintain tracking methods for recurring assignments, deadlines, and administrative processes to support consistent follow-through.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Chantilly, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and help keep teams running efficiently. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working onsite Monday to Friday.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide day-to-day administrative support to teams and leadership</li><li>Manage calendars, meetings, and scheduling logistics</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, and other business documents</li><li>Maintain records, files, and office systems</li><li>Handle incoming calls, emails, and visitor inquiries</li><li>Coordinate office operations and support workflow efficiency</li><li>Assist with special projects and cross-functional team needs</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Annapolis, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and resourceful Administrative Assistant to support client-facing and business development activities in Annapolis, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position blends day-to-day administrative coordination with event support, internal communications, and marketing-related tasks, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and collaboration. The person in this role will help keep reports, schedules, materials, and communications running smoothly while working with multiple internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities: • Maintain and organize client-facing documents, briefing materials, reports, presentation content, and tracking tools to ensure information remains accurate and accessible. • Coordinate travel plans, process expense documentation, and help manage team calendars while providing dependable administrative coverage when needed. • Offer scheduling and operational support to senior leadership and department teams to keep priorities aligned and meetings well organized. • Oversee conference and event records within the company tracking platform, support user adoption, and prepare attendance and performance reporting. • Manage event-related logistics such as partner deliverables, registration arrangements, room reservations, and attendee support requests. • Partner with internal stakeholders to confirm event commitments are completed on time and available resources are used effectively. • Monitor memberships, association participation, and related budgets while tracking annual obligations and deliverables. • Coordinate branded merchandise and promotional material fulfillment, including inventory oversight, storage planning, shipping, and vendor support. • Assist with intranet content updates, monitor engagement data, and work with communications partners to strengthen employee awareness and participation.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily business operations and provide dependable coordination across teams in Washington, District of Columbia. This Contract position focuses on administrative, travel, and office support, helping employees, consultants, and visitors navigate schedules, meetings, and logistical needs efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and discretion. Responsibilities: • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, reservations, and related logistics for staff and visitors. • Organize calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules to support smooth day-to-day office operations. • Prepare meeting materials, assist with event logistics, and ensure conference rooms or virtual sessions are ready for use. • Maintain accurate files, records, and documentation while handling sensitive information with confidentiality. • Provide front-office and receptionist support by greeting visitors, answering inbound calls, and responding to administrative inquiries. • Perform data entry and routine administrative tasks to keep reports, trackers, and office information up to date. • Support internal workflows by assisting with correspondence, document preparation, and general office coordination. • Deliver responsive service to internal teams and external contacts, using sound judgment and a customer-focused approach.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Linthicum, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the Engineering team for a Contract position in Linthicum, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping documentation organized, coordinating information across departments, and handling a wide range of administrative tasks in a manufacturing setting. The role will contribute to accurate records, timely communication, and day-to-day operational support for engineering activities. Responsibilities: • Support the Engineering team with day-to-day administrative tasks and document coordination. • Maintain organized electronic file systems for engineering records, including drawings, specifications, and work instructions. • Create and distribute document exports such as PDF and DXF files for internal stakeholders and external suppliers. • Enter and update item information in JD Edwards, including part numbers, bills of materials, routings, and revision data. • Work with Operations and Customer Experience teams to process returns in JD Edwards while ensuring records are complete and accurate. • Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and basic presentation materials to support team communication. • Collect information and document existing workflows to assist with continuous improvement initiatives. • Update project trackers, action lists, and engineering schedules to help keep team priorities on track.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Chantilly, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and help keep our team organized and efficient. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working onsite Monday to Friday supporting the Human Resources department. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide day-to-day administrative support to teams and leadership</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, and other business documents</li><li>Maintain files, records, and office documentation</li><li>Answer phones, respond to emails, and route inquiries appropriately</li><li>Order office supplies and support general office operations</li><li>Assist with data entry, reporting, and workflow coordination</li><li>Support special projects and other administrative tasks as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

13 results for Front Desk Assistant in Fairfax, VA