General Office Clerk

We are looking for a dependable Food Center Support to support daily participant services at our food center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Contract position focuses on creating a welcoming, orderly, and safe experience for visitors while assisting with front-end administrative tasks. The role is ideal for someone who communicates professionally, stays organized in a fast-paced setting, and can help keep operations running smoothly. Responsibilities:• Welcome participants and guests upon arrival, provide clear direction, and maintain a courteous and respectful atmosphere throughout each interaction.• Coordinate the check-in line by issuing arrival numbers in sequence and helping maintain an efficient and orderly flow of visitors.• Distribute intake documents, answer basic questions, and assist individuals who need support completing required forms.• Communicate service limits and wait-time updates, including notifying visitors when daily capacity has been reached.• Share program schedules, available services, and community resource information in response to participant questions.• Observe activity in the service area, address behavior concerns appropriately, and help de-escalate tense situations to support a safe environment.• Deliver consistent customer service that reflects professionalism, patience, and respect for diverse populations.• Support food center operations during non-service hours, including assisting with warehouse-related tasks as needed.• Provide coverage for team members during breaks or absences and complete additional duties that support overall program operations. • Previous experience in customer service, reception, client intake, or general office support in a public-facing environment. • Ability to interact respectfully with participants, visitors, and staff while managing high-volume foot traffic. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain lines, track participant order, and handle multiple tasks efficiently. • Comfortable completing basic administrative work, including scanning, file organization, and accurate data entry. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard office tools. • Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors or conflict situations. • Strong communication skills and a willingness to assist individuals with forms, directions, and general questions. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.