Contract Receptionist

Contract Receptionist

Company: Beacon Hill’s client
Location: Cohoes, NY Zip Code: 10247
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Employment Type: Contract through January 2027, with strong potential for extension
Compensation: $23/hour

Position Overview

Beacon Hill’s client is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Contract Receptionist to serve as a welcoming first point of contact for visitors and callers while providing day-to-day administrative support. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, dependable, and comfortable balancing front desk responsibilities with a variety of clerical tasks in a busy office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors upon arrival and direct them to the appropriate person or area.
• Answer incoming calls, provide general information, and route callers as needed.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing packages and deliveries with courier services.
• Maintain accurate visitor and call records and distribute security passes or badges when appropriate.
• Manage boardroom scheduling and help ensure meeting room equipment is organized and ready for use.
• Provide general administrative support, including typing, filing, photocopying, document binding, and preparing mailings.
• Keep front desk information, records, and administrative materials organized while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with additional office and clerical needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with 5-10 years preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, customer-service-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with visitors, callers, and internal team members.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential or sensitive information.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.