Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist

• Location: Redondo Beach, CA (Onsite)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30/8:00 AM - 4:30/5:00 PM
• Compensation: $26-$30/hr (Contract-to-Hire) | $30/hr upon conversion + full benefits + equity

About the Opportunity:
We are a fast-growing, highly innovative company operating in a secure, high-traffic environment with frequent visits from government partners and industry stakeholders. The front desk serves as a critical first point of contact and plays a key role in maintaining a professional, organized, and secure workplace.

This is a two-receptionist model, working alongside an experienced team member who is transitioning into a broader facilities/security-focused role. The position offers stability and long-term consistency for someone who genuinely enjoys front desk operations and wants to build a career in this function.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a polished, experienced Front Desk Receptionist who thrives in a high-visibility role. This individual will be the face of the organization, managing a steady flow of visitors while partnering closely with security and internal teams to ensure a seamless and professional experience.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being a receptionist long-term, takes pride in hospitality and organization, and is not actively seeking rapid upward mobility into other functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all visitors, including high-level and government guests
• Manage daily front desk operations in a high foot-traffic environment
• Coordinate visitor check-in and badging using a visitor management system (training provided)
• Partner closely with security and facilities teams to ensure proper access control and protocols
• Manage and coordinate conference room calendars using Microsoft Outlook
• Support internal communication via Microsoft Teams and Slack
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area at all times
• Handle incoming calls, inquiries, and general administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of front desk or receptionist experience (required)
• Proven experience in professional, corporate, or high-security environments

Strong proficiency with:

• Microsoft Outlook (calendar management required)
• Microsoft Teams and/or Slack
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable interacting with executives, external partners, and government visitors
• Highly reliable with strong attention to detail and organizational skills

* Ability to work an **early schedule (starting at 7:30 AM)
consistently

• Experience in aerospace or similar industries is a plus, but not required

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who enjoys front desk work and wants to stay in this type of role long-term
• A professional, welcoming presence with strong emotional intelligence
• A dependable 'early bird' who can support morning visitor flow
• A team player who can collaborate closely with security, operations, and administrative staff

Interview Process:

• Round 1: Virtual screening
• Round 2: Virtual hiring manager interview
• Round 3: Onsite panel interview with cross-functional team members

Additional Details:

• Full-time, 40+ hours per week
• Background check required
• Target start timeline: April 27th week