Front Desk Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Front Desk Coordinator to support daily office operations in Decatur, Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong communication skills and a service-focused approach to every interaction. The person in this role will help create an organized, welcoming environment while managing front desk activities, mail distribution, and general office upkeep. Success in this position requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to balance multiple tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors and provide a courteous, detail-oriented first impression for everyone entering the office.

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail by receiving, organizing, distributing, and forwarding items to the appropriate recipients.

• Answer and route inbound calls through a multi-line phone system while maintaining clear and helpful communication.

• Keep shared front office and common areas neat, orderly, and presentable throughout the workday.

• Follow established instructions carefully when handling sensitive client-related information and routine administrative tasks.

• Support day-to-day office coordination by monitoring front desk activity and responding to requests in a timely manner.

• Use Outlook, Teams, and basic Excel to assist with communication, scheduling, and simple tracking needs.

• Maintain personal and shared workspace standards, including routine cleanup responsibilities such as washing used dishes.

The salary range for this position is $18/hr. to $18.50/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include 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.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, concierge, or similar office support role.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with visitors, clients, and internal staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at once without losing accuracy or attention to detail.
• Experience handling incoming calls on a multi-line phone or switchboard system.
• Familiarity with mail handling processes, including sorting, distributing, and forwarding correspondence.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• A dependable, positive attitude and willingness to take direction in a detail-oriented office setting.

Compensation

$17.58-$18.50 Hourly

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