Front Desk Coordinator
Location: South San Francisco, California
Country: United States
Category: Administrative
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: April 22, 2026
Job ID: 646766
Job Description
Job Title: Front Desk Coordinator
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract length: 6 months
Schedule: Fulltime, Hybrid
Pay: $19/hr to $24.13/hr
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a Front Desk Coordinator/Receptionist who will be the first point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information. This position will be reporting to the Office Manager and will be providing support to the Facilities, Marketing, and Human Resources team, as well as assisting with miscellaneous administrative support. This position will be based out of the South San Francisco, CA office.
Essential Functions:
- Interface with employees, clients and other senior-level executives on a daily basis
- Help maintain workplace security by issuing, checking and collecting badges as necessary to maintain visitor logs
- Maintain front desk including answering phones, shipping responsibilities, and setting up conference rooms
- Responsible for ensuring all mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS, GSO, etc.) is processed daily, including sorting, delivering, and mailing
- Manage incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate individual
- Order, maintain, and organize office supplies, and create requisition for Purchase Orders
- Assist the Office Manager and other departments with various tasks and administrative needs
Other Responsibilities:
- Front desk coordination, including answering main phone line and greeting all employees and company visitors in a friendly manner
- Assist with office supply maintenance and ordering
- Receive, create, ship, and distribute all incoming/outgoing packages and mail
- Responsible for procurement process (purchase orders and reconciliation of purchase cards)
- Takes ownership of all work completed
Must Haves:
- Minimum Education: High school diploma
- Minimum Experience: One-year front desk, clerical, or customer service experience
- Basic MS Office skills: Word, Excel and other Office tools as needed for completion of assigned tasks
- Effective verbal, written, and active listening skills
- Effective organization and time management skills, like prioritization, multitasking and planning
- Able to manage day-to-day workload and seek guidance when competing priorities are present
- Attention to detail; work performed in an accurate and timely manner
- Ability to carry up to 25 lbs
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
