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Posted June 08, 2026
Robert Half

Office Assistant

New York, NY 10011, US Contract
Compensation: $23.75 to $27.50 Hourly

We are looking for an Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming office environment, coordinating front-desk activities, and keeping shared spaces running smoothly. In this role, you will assist employees, visitors, and candidates while helping with office services, events, and administrative support. You will also partner with workplace and cross-functional teams to maintain an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented onsite experience.


Responsibilities:

• Create a positive first impression by greeting employees, guests, and candidates with a service-focused approach.

• Keep the reception area and common spaces tidy, stocked, and ready to support a welcoming office atmosphere.

• Receive incoming packages and deliveries, monitor their arrival, and promptly alert employees when items are ready for pickup.

• Coordinate daily lunch arrangements by managing vendor selections, welcoming couriers, and organizing meal setup for large onsite groups.

• Use workplace tools to monitor desk usage and help maintain visibility into where teams are seated throughout the office.

• Prepare recurring security-related reports, including summaries of metrics and patterns connected to workplace incidents.

• Help organize in-office gatherings such as team events, social functions, and team socials by handling schedules, materials, budgets, and vendor communication.

• Work closely with the Workplace team and internal stakeholders to support operational initiatives and ongoing office projects.

• Provide administrative assistance for workplace processes, including offboarding tasks, expense-related coordination, visitor management, and ticket follow-up.


Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an office support, front desk, receptionist, or administrative role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear email correspondence and in-person interaction.
• Comfortable handling deliveries, visitor support, catering coordination, and general back-office tasks.
• Ability to use basic office equipment and standard workplace technology with confidence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset with a dependable and detail-oriented presence.
• Capable of supporting onsite logistics for events, restocking needs, and day-to-day office operations.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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