Access Control, Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows System Internals/Programming, Operations, Organizational Skills, Slack, Team Player, Virtual System Managers
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