Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Aston Carter • Washington, DC • 14h ago

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional Front Desk Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and eager to provide exceptional administrative support. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception & Phone Management:

Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and professionally.

Greet visitors and ensure a welcoming environment.

Office Supplies & Inventory:

Monitor and order office supplies as needed.

Maintain organized supply storage.

Mail & Correspondence:

Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages.

Prepare outgoing mail and shipments.

Document Preparation:

Draft and format letters, memos, and other business correspondence.

Assist with basic data entry and filing tasks.

Staff Support:

Provide general administrative assistance to staff members.

Schedule meetings and maintain calendars as needed.

General Office Duties:

Maintain a clean and organized front desk area.

Support special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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