Front Desk Professional (Contract)

Front Desk Professional (Contract)

Platform Science is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Part-Time Front Desk Contractor to join our team at our vibrant San Diego HQ. This role is crucial for ensuring a smooth, secure, and professional first impression for all visitors, employees, and contractors. This is a part-time schedule position (9 : 00am - 3 : 30pm as needed).

Essential Responsibilities

• Reception and Guest Management : Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk, warmly welcoming and directing all visitors, candidates, and guests.
• Maintain a Professional and Clean Reception Area : Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Security and Access Control : Manage and facilitate access for employees who need access to the facility.
• Coordinate and Issue Temporary Access Credentials : For contractors and long-term guests following established security protocols. Maintain accurate visitor logs and ensure all sign-in procedures are followed.
• Facilities Support : Act as a dedicated resource for the Site Facilities Professional, completing assigned tasks as necessary to support the operational needs of the office (e.g., mail sorting, inventory checks, light administrative support).
• Assist with Setting Up for Internal Meetings or Events : As requested.

Experience

The estimated hourly rate for this role is between $22.00 and $28.00. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salaries across all US locations. Compensation packages are based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, relevant trainings and certifications, business needs, market demands, and specific geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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At this time we only consider candidates in these states : AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. In the future we plan to add more states.

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