Entry Level Receptionist Jobs in Charleston, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: ReceptionistJob Description
The Receptionist provides high-level administrative and front desk support by greeting and directing visitors, managing incoming calls, handling packages and mail, and performing a variety of clerical and office support tasks. This role serves as the first point of contact for guests and callers and helps ensure the smooth, professional operation of the office.
Responsibilities

• Greet and warmly welcome visitors, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate person or location in a timely and professional manner.
• Answer and route incoming calls using the telephone system or console switchboard, and provide accurate information to callers and guests.
• Receive, log, and send packages and mail via couriers, ensuring items are handled and distributed correctly.
• Maintain a visitor log and call record, and issue security passes or badges in accordance with office procedures.
• Perform general clerical duties such as typing, filing, photocopying, binding documents, and preparing mailers and other materials.
• Manage the boardroom schedule, including booking meetings and ensuring the room and equipment are prepared and functioning properly.
• Provide additional administrative support to the team as required, assisting with routine office tasks and projects.
• Ensure information and records are kept organized and handled with appropriate confidentiality.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with visitors, callers, and team members.
• Customer service skills with a professional, courteous, and helpful approach at the front desk and over the phone.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively while handling calls, visitors, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in completing daily responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to keep information and records well structured and confidential.
• Previous experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, customer service, hospitality, or related administrative role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a front desk, hospitality, or office environment is preferred.
• Data entry experience and comfort working with basic office software and systems.
• This can be a first job out of school, with openness to candidates who have limited professional experience.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility in prior roles or school activities.
• Interest in building foundational administrative and office skills in a supportive, entry-level position.

Work Environment
This is a front desk office environment where the Receptionist serves as the initial point of contact for visitors and callers. The role involves regular use of office equipment and technology, including a telephone or console switchboard, computers, and standard software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Work typically follows standard office hours and includes a mix of seated desk work and frequent interaction with guests, couriers, and colleagues. The position offers a great starter opportunity to gain experience in professional office operations, customer service, and administrative support within a structured, supportive setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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® Platinum Award 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.
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