Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist Motive Companies•2.9 Redondo Beach, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire $26•$30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Administrative experience Calendar management

Microsoft Outlook Calendar Full Job Description Front Desk Receptionist Location:

Redondo Beach, CA (Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday•Friday | 7:30/8:00 AM•4:30/5:00

PM Compensation:

$26•30/hr (Contract-to-Hire) | $30/hr upon conversion + full benefits + equity About the

Opportunity:

We are a fast-growing, highly innovative company operating in a secure, high-traffic environment with frequent visits from government partners and industry stakeholders. The front desk serves as a critical first point of contact and plays a key role in maintaining a professional, organized, and secure workplace. This is a two-receptionist model, working alongside an experienced team member who is transitioning into a broader facilities/security-focused role. The position offers stability and long-term consistency for someone who genuinely enjoys front desk operations and wants to build a career in this function.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a polished, experienced Front Desk Receptionist who thrives in a high-visibility role. This individual will be the face of the organization, managing a steady flow of visitors while partnering closely with security and internal teams to ensure a seamless and professional experience. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being a receptionist long-term, takes pride in hospitality and organization, and is not actively seeking rapid upward mobility into other functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for all visitors, including high-level and government guests Manage daily front desk operations in a high foot-traffic environment Coordinate visitor check-in and badging using a visitor management system (training provided) Partner closely with security and facilities teams to ensure proper access control and protocols Manage and coordinate conference room calendars using Microsoft Outlook Support internal communication via Microsoft Teams and Slack Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area at all times Handle incoming calls, inquiries, and general administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

5-10+ years of front desk or receptionist experience (required) Proven experience in professional, corporate, or high-security environments Strong proficiency with: Microsoft Outlook (calendar management required) Microsoft Teams and/or Slack Excellent communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills Comfortable interacting with executives, external partners, and government visitors Highly reliable with strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to work an •early schedule (starting at 7:30 AM) consistently Experience in aerospace or similar industries is a plus, but not required

What We're Looking For:

Someone who enjoys front desk work and wants to stay in this type of role long-term A professional, welcoming presence with strong emotional intelligence A dependable "early bird" who can support morning visitor flow A team player who can collaborate closely with security, operations, and administrative staff

Interview Process:

Round 1: Virtual screening Round 2: Virtual hiring manager interview Round 3: Onsite panel interview with cross-functional team members

Additional Details:

Full-time, 40+ hours per week Background check required Target start timeline: April 27th week