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Posted July 03, 2026
Robert Half

Receptionist

Palo Alto, CA 94304, US Temporary
Compensation: $20.90 to $24.20 Hourly

Reception Coordinator

Position Summary

We are seeking a professional, personable, and highly organized Reception Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming environment, maintaining front office operations, coordinating facility-related tasks, and ensuring conference rooms and common areas are presentation-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver an exceptional visitor experience by warmly greeting guests, escorting visitors as needed, and ensuring all guests feel welcomed and supported.
  • Professionally answer and direct incoming phone calls, taking messages and responding to inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Maintain the appearance and functionality of conference rooms, lobby areas, and kitchen spaces, ensuring they remain clean, organized, and ready for meetings.
  • Coordinate office mail, packages, courier services, and deliveries, ensuring timely distribution and tracking as needed.
  • Manage conference room readiness, including room setup, supplies, and meeting support.
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of audiovisual (AV) systems in conference rooms and provide basic troubleshooting assistance when needed.
  • Promptly communicate AV or equipment issues to the IT team to ensure minimal disruption to meetings and events.
  • Monitor office supplies and coordinate restocking of common areas.
  • Support administrative and office operations projects as assigned.
  • Maintain a professional, polished, and customer-focused presence at the front desk.



Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of receptionist, front desk, office coordinator, hospitality, or customer service experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Professional demeanor with a customer-service mindset.
  • Comfortable supporting executives, employees, clients, and visitors.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
  • Ability to learn and support conference room technology and AV equipment.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in a professional services, legal, finance, or corporate office environment.
  • Familiarity with office facilities coordination and event support.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.



Compensation

$20.90-$24.20 Hourly

About Us

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