Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Cleaning Equipment, Cleanroom, Conference Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Logistics, Mail Processing, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Record Keeping, Telephone Skills
Front Desk & Office Administrator
at Cardamom
Madison, WI
Your role as a Front Desk & Office Administrator
You’ll serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff and are responsible for maintaining a well-functioning, welcoming office environment. This role combines front desk reception with hands-on facilities coordination, making it well-suited to someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable wearing multiple hats. This is an on-site role. Standard hours are 8:30-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, but may flex as needed.
As a Front Desk & Office Administrator at Cardamom, you will:
Front Desk & Reception
- Greet and direct visitors, customers, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and general email inquiries
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Maintain visitor log and issue building access as needed
- Coordinate conference room scheduling and prepare meeting spaces
Facilities & Office Operations
- Oversee office supply inventory and place orders as needed
- Serve as the primary point of contact for building management and maintenance requests
- Coordinate with vendors for equipment maintenance, cleaning services, and repairs
- Ensure common areas (kitchen, lobby, conference rooms) are clean, stocked, and functional
- Support office moves, setup, and workspace changes
- Manage parking, building access, and key/badge administration
Administrative Support
- Provide general administrative support to leadership and cross-functional teams as needed
- Assist with onboarding logistics for new employees (workspace setup, access provisioning)
- Track and approve invoices related to facilities and office operations
- Maintain organized records for vendor contracts, warranties, and service agreements
Our ideal Front Desk & Office Administrator will have:
- 1+ years of experience in an office administration, receptionist, or facilities coordination role
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail
- Warm, professional communication style
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative on day-to-day tasks
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform occasional light physical tasks related to facilities
Bonus points for experience with the following:
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
- Experience with customer service standards
What do we offer to ideal candidates?
To learn more about Cardamom’s culture and the benefits and overall work experience we provide, visit our Careers page.