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Receptionist
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Robert Half
San Jose, CA (In Person)
Part-Time
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Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support daily front-desk operations for a contract position based in San Jose, California. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, helping create a welcoming and organized office environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a busy phone system, handling incoming inquiries efficiently, and providing dependable administrative support in a part-time capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors, clients, and staff in a courteous manner while maintaining an organized and well-kept reception area.
- Manage a multi-line phone system by answering, screening, and routing incoming calls to the appropriate contacts.
- Respond to general questions from callers and guests, ensuring accurate information is provided in a timely manner.
- Take clear messages and relay them promptly to team members when direct contact is not available.
- Support day-to-day front office activities, including basic administrative tasks that help the site run smoothly.
- Monitor visitor flow and assist with sign-in procedures to maintain an orderly front-desk experience. Requirements
- Previous experience in a receptionist, front desk, or similar customer-facing administrative role.
- Ability to operate a multi-line or switchboard phone system with confidence and accuracy.
- Strong verbal communication skills and a detail-oriented phone presence when handling inbound calls.
- Comfortable working in a part-time schedule while maintaining reliability and punctuality.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy front office setting.
- Proficiency in providing courteous service to visitors, callers, and internal staff members.