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12 results for Front Desk Assistant in Washington, DC

Front Desk Coordinator
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 17 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Front Desk Coordinator to support front office operations in Towson, Maryland. This Contract position is ideal for someone who creates a welcoming first impression while managing calls, visitors, and administrative tasks effectively. The right candidate will be organized, responsive, and comfortable handling a busy reception area in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome visitors, clients, and staff with a courteous and detail-oriented approach while maintaining an orderly front desk area.</p><p>• Manage incoming calls through a multi-line phone system, directing inquiries accurately and efficiently to the appropriate contacts.</p><p>• Provide concierge-style assistance by answering general questions, offering guidance, and helping guests navigate the office environment.</p><p>• Monitor front office activity to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including visitor check-in and communication with internal teams.</p><p>• Handle inbound phone inquiries promptly, taking clear messages and escalating urgent matters when needed.</p><p>• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling, basic recordkeeping, and other clerical duties that help the office run effectively.</p>
  • 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z
Receptionist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19 - 21 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced and approachable Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and guests in our office. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings warmth and strong customer service skills to every interaction, including conversations with executives and individuals who may need extra care and attention. The person in this role will help create a welcoming office environment while supporting front desk operations, communication flow, and onsite events.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome visitors, clients, and staff with a detail-oriented presence and ensure a positive front desk experience.</p><p>• Manage a multi-line phone system, direct incoming calls accurately, and respond to inquiries with courtesy and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle sensitive or challenging calls with patience, empathy, and sound judgment.</p><p>• Receive deliveries and packages, notify the appropriate team members, and help coordinate internal distribution.</p><p>• Support office gatherings and employee events by assisting with logistics, setup, and general coordination.</p><p>• Maintain the reception area so it remains organized, presentable, and ready for guests throughout the day.</p><p>• Relay messages promptly and help keep communication moving smoothly across the organization.</p><p>• Participate in training and cross-functional knowledge sharing to support a successful transition into the role.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Receptionist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19 - 23.09 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable Receptionist to support daily front desk operations for a healthcare-related organization. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys helping visitors and staff, and brings strong administrative experience to an organized office environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to an established team while managing a wide range of reception, communication, and coordination tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome visitors and create a courteous first impression for guests, clients, and staff entering the office.</p><p>• Manage a multi-line phone system by answering incoming calls, directing inquiries, and ensuring messages are handled accurately and promptly.</p><p>• Provide administrative support across the office, including document filing, scanning, records organization, and general front desk coverage.</p><p>• Coordinate calendars, appointments, and meeting logistics, including conference call arrangements and preparation of meeting spaces.</p><p>• Sort and distribute incoming mail and assist with outgoing correspondence, memos, and email communication as needed.</p><p>• Serve as a backup resource to office leadership by assisting with day-to-day operational and administrative needs.</p><p>• Support customer service efforts by responding to routine questions and helping resolve basic visitor or caller concerns in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare expense-related documentation and maintain organized office records with strong attention to accuracy and detail</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Receptionist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 15.2 - 16 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to support daily front-desk operations for a non-profit organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming experience, managing communications efficiently, and keeping administrative tasks organized. The role requires strong attention to detail, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy office setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls, and provide courteous assistance to direct inquiries to the appropriate team members.<br>• Maintain the front office environment by managing daily administrative support tasks and ensuring materials are organized and accessible.<br>• Coordinate calendars and arrange appointments while helping staff stay informed of schedule updates and meeting changes.<br>• Prepare, review, and send routine email communications in a clear and detail-oriented manner.<br>• Enter and update information accurately in internal records, spreadsheets, and office documents.<br>• Organize paper and digital files so that documents can be retrieved quickly and maintained properly.<br>• Support general office operations by using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to complete administrative assignments efficiently.
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Waldorf, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a bilingual Office Assistant to support daily administrative and front desk operations in Waldorf, Maryland. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, keeping office activities organized, and contributing to a well-organized in-office environment. The ideal candidate communicates confidently in both English and Spanish and can manage a variety of clerical and customer-facing tasks with accuracy and care.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls, and provide courteous assistance in English and Spanish at the front desk.<br>• Coordinate appointment scheduling and help maintain calendars to support smooth day-to-day office operations.<br>• Prepare, scan, and organize documents while keeping paper and digital filing systems accurate and accessible.<br>• Enter information into office records and assist with routine correspondence, forms, and other administrative documents.<br>• Provide general clerical support across the office, including handling reception coverage and responding to basic customer or client inquiries.<br>• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and well-organized reception and work area for staff and visitors.<br>• Support team needs by taking on additional administrative tasks as priorities shift.
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>An investment consulting firm in Towson, MD is seeking an Administrative Assistant to assist their marketing department. Primary responsibilities: </p><p>• Format PPT presentations </p><p>• Format Word documents</p><p>• Proofread documents prior to publication</p><p>• Organize digital files</p><p>• Coordinate in-office events and support set up</p><p>• Produce meeting, proposal and other print materials</p><p>• Ship event and proposal materials</p><p>• Correspondence with event organizers and fulfillment of requests, as needed</p><p>• Order give-aways and other marketing assets/items</p><p>• Monitor campaign results (Constant Contact, Google Analytics)</p><p><br></p><p>Experience in MS Office Suite is required, and knowledge in Canva and WordPress is preferred.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for a health services organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing front-desk interactions, coordinating schedules, handling records, and providing responsive administrative support across multiple functions. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep workflows moving efficiently in a busy client-facing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome clients and visitors in a courteous manner and ensure a positive front-office experience.<br>• Manage a high volume of administrative tasks, including document organization, record upkeep, and routine office support.<br>• Coordinate calendars and arrange appointments to help maintain smooth daily scheduling.<br>• Enter and update information accurately in internal records and tracking systems.<br>• Respond to phone calls, emails, and general questions from clients and other contacts in a timely manner.<br>• Review and confirm client insurance details to support service eligibility and documentation needs.<br>• Maintain and monitor the client waitlist, keeping records current and communicating updates as needed.<br>• Process payments, record check transactions, and assist with basic financial documentation.<br>• Provide support to the HR team with onboarding-related administrative tasks and complete additional office duties as assigned.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Severna Park, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping administrative processes running smoothly, managing front-office tasks, and handling documents with accuracy. The role requires a dependable individual with strong attention to detail who can balance communication, record handling, and supply coordination in a fast-paced office environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities to help maintain an efficient and well-organized office environment.</p><p>• Welcome visitors, answer incoming communications, and provide attentive front-desk support as needed.</p><p>• Process incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring items are sorted and distributed promptly to the appropriate recipients.</p><p>• Scan, file, and organize business documents to maintain accurate and accessible records.</p><p>• Enter and update information in office systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels for office materials and place orders to keep essential supplies stocked.</p><p>• Support accounts payable activities by assisting with invoice tracking and related administrative documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested, please apply and call us at (510) 421-6563</p>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A large real estate firm is seeking an administrative assistant to work in their Gaithersburg HQ.</p><p>Duties include:</p><ul><li>answer the phones</li><li>sit at the front desk to great clients</li><li>support executive</li><li>order supplies</li><li>other administrative tasks</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day coordination and program support for a workplace culture and respect initiative in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on administrative organization, training support, compliance tracking, and clear communication with vessel-based personnel and cadets. The role is well suited to someone who can manage documentation carefully, build strong working relationships, and help maintain a respectful, compliant operating environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and maintain program files, reports, and related records to ensure information remains accurate, current, and accessible.<br>• Support the development, revision, and distribution of policies, procedures, and educational materials tied to program objectives.<br>• Monitor outstanding compliance actions, follow up on unresolved items, and help document corrective measures when needed.<br>• Coordinate logistics for reviews, assessments, and audit-related activities, including scheduling and preparation of supporting materials.<br>• Keep shipboard training resources up to date and ensure current versions are shared with the appropriate audiences.<br>• Foster constructive communication with cadets and encourage an environment where questions and concerns can be raised comfortably.<br>• Conduct routine outreach and check-ins with cadets assigned to company vessels to support engagement and awareness.<br>• Provide administrative assistance that reinforces company expectations around safety, regulatory adherence, and ethical conduct.<br>• Handle general office support tasks and additional administrative assignments as business needs require.
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Data Entry Clerk
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 17.1 - 19.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support a short-term Contract assignment in Columbia, Maryland. This position is ideal for someone who works accurately in a fast-moving environment and can manage repetitive tasks while meeting firm deadlines. The selected candidate will help maintain client records and ensure information is entered correctly and efficiently throughout the project.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and update client information with a high level of accuracy across electronic records.<br>• Review source documents and transfer data into the appropriate system while minimizing errors.<br>• Work between two computer screens to compare, verify, and input information efficiently.<br>• Copy and organize client details into the required platform to support project completion targets.<br>• Maintain productivity throughout the day in an environment driven by volume and deadlines.<br>• Check completed entries for consistency, completeness, and formatting accuracy.<br>• Use office software and digital files to support data handling and record organization.<br>• Contribute to a time-sensitive effort involving approximately 1,500 client records and assist with system-related data transfer tasks.
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Data Entry Clerk
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-focused Data Entry Clerk to support a short-term Contract assignment in Arlington, Virginia. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working on a computer, entering information accurately, and following established instructions. Training will be provided, making this a strong opportunity for candidates who are dependable, organized, and ready to contribute in a fast-paced service environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and update records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Review information for completeness and correct errors before finalizing entries.<br>• Maintain organized digital records and ensure data is properly documented.<br>• Follow training and established procedures to update address information within the company system.<br>• Meet daily productivity expectations while preserving accuracy and consistency.<br>• Communicate issues, discrepancies, or missing details to the appropriate team members.<br>• Use typing and computer skills to manage repetitive data tasks efficiently.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z