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Robert Half
Receptionist/ Front Desk
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$40,998 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist/Front Desk team member to support administrative and outreach activities for a contract position based in Poway, California. This role serves as a welcoming first point of contact while also assisting with event coordination, communication, and record management. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and comfortable working with community partners, internal teams, and program participants in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls, and provide front desk assistance while ensuring a welcoming and helpful experience for guests, staff, and external partners.
- Support outreach and recruitment efforts by helping organize orientations, job fairs, presentations, and other onsite or community-based events.
- Prepare and distribute promotional and informational materials, including flyers, mailings, advertisements, and related documentation for target audiences.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, community organizations, career centers, and public agencies to expand awareness of training opportunities.
- Coordinate tours of the training facility for individuals and groups interested in learning more about available programs.
- Maintain accurate files and records by organizing documents, creating new folders for participants and instructors, and preparing materials for audit review.
- Assist workforce development leadership and staff with special assignments, administrative tasks, and day-to-day program support as needed.
- Partner with marketing contacts to help develop social media and outreach content that strengthens visibility across recruitment channels.
- Contribute to outreach initiatives that highlight modern construction technology and promote innovative training pathways to prospective applicants.