Receptionist

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide accurate information to visitors and callers, and answer the telephone or console switchboard promptly and efficiently.
• Receive and send packages via couriers, ensuring proper documentation and timely handling.
• Maintain a detailed visitor log and call record, ensuring accurate tracking of all guests and inquiries.
• Issue and manage security passes and badges for visitors in accordance with office procedures.
• Perform general clerical functions such as typing, filing, and data entry to support daily office operations.
• Monitor and support boardroom equipment, ensuring it is functional and ready for use during meetings.
• Handle information requests and assist with basic research or data gathering as needed to support office activities.
• Organize and maintain documents and information in a structured and confidential manner.
• Manage time effectively to balance front-desk responsibilities with administrative tasks.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with visitors, callers, and colleagues.
• Customer service skills with a focus on creating a positive and welcoming experience for visitors and callers.
• Interpersonal skills that support effective collaboration and professional relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time to complete tasks efficiently.
• Ability to keep information organized and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Previous experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of related experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of calls and visitors with professionalism and composure.
• Experience supporting office functions such as photocopying, binding documents, and preparing mailers.
• Comfort using office equipment and technology, including telephone systems and basic office machines.
• Attention to detail when maintaining logs, records, and schedules.
• Willingness to support a variety of administrative tasks as business needs evolve.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in Charleston, SC, in a professional office environment. The role involves working at a reception desk and using standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, printers, photocopiers, and binding machines. The receptionist works during regular business hours, supporting front-desk operations and administrative activities throughout the day, and contributes to a welcoming and organized workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $15.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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