Administrative & Executive AssistanceReception & Front Desk
About the job
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three or more years in an office setting performing front desk reception, office assistant, or customer service-oriented duties.
Technical literacy.
Communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening.
Professional etiquette.
Organization.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Dependability.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs.
Oral and written communication skills.
Listening skills.
Ability to respond empathetically and appropriately as needed.
Ability to solve problems spontaneously.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations or conversations.
Customer service skills.
Professional demeanor.
Responsibilities
Open or close the office or front desk for business hours.
Answer, address, assist with, and direct incoming phone calls, voice messages, and inquiries professionally.
Greet and assist incoming visitors courteously.
Provide basic information about GGRC application processes.
Create and distribute San Francisco out-of-office and Officer of the Day notifications.
Track and distribute San Francisco staff parking vouchers and temporary badges.
Review and forward incoming faxes from the general fax line.
Run visitor reports and assist building security desks with unexpected drop-in visitors.
Maintain and organize the reception area and waiting room for cleanliness.
Receive or assist with incoming deliveries and packages, and outgoing deliveries or package pickups.
Provide front desk coverage for Board of Director meetings.
Serve as phone backup to other GGRC office front desk staff.
Assist with San Francisco conference or meeting room reservations.
Assist with visitor registrations as needed.
Sort or process daily mail as needed.
Hold and distribute various department items for staff as directed.
Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with Zoom Phones.
Coursework in Office Administration or related areas.
Experience in multicultural settings.
Bilingual capacity, particularly English/Spanish or English/Cantonese.
Receptionist
Golden Gate Regional Center · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-23
Salary: USD 42,193–50,632
Workplace: on_site
Department: Operations
Description
Front Desk Associate
Starting Salary Range: $42,193 - $50,632
GGRC is looking to hire a Front Desk Associate to be the first point of contact for visitors and calls to our San Francisco headquarters. This position will greet, answer questions, and direct inquiries as needed while performing daily front desk tasks and responsibilities.
Front Desk
Front desk
Open or close the office/Front Desk for business hours.
Professionally answer, address, assist, and direct incoming phone calls, voice messages, or inquiries.
Courteously greet and assist incoming visitors.
Provide basic information regarding GGRC application processes.
Create and distribute SF Out-of-office/Officer of the Day notifications.
Track and Distribute SF Staff Parking Vouchers
Track and Distribute Temporary Badges
Review and forward incoming faxes from our general fax line.
Run visitor reports and assist building security desks with unexpected drop-in visitors.
Maintain and organize GGRC reception area/waiting room for cleanliness.
Receive or assist with incoming deliveries or packages and out-going delivery or package pick-up.
Provide front desk coverage for Board of Director meetings.
Serve as phone back-up to other GGRC office front desk staff.
Assist with SF Conference or Meeting Room reservations.
Assist with visitor registrations as needed.
Other
Sort or process daily mail as needed.
Hold and distribute various department items for staff as directed.
Additional tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years in an office setting with front desk reception, office assistant, or customer service oriented duties
Competencies
Technical Literacy
Communication and Interpersonal Skills with Active Listening
Professional Etiquette
Organized
Agile Multitasking and Prioritization
Collaboration/Teamwork
General Skills
Dependable
Technology proficient with Microsoft 365 programs
Familiarity with Zoom Phones a plus, but not required
Strong communication skills, oral and written
Strong listening skills
Ability to respond empathetically and appropriately as needed
Ability to problem solve spontaneously
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations or conversations
Strong customer service skills
Professional demeanor
Desired Qualifications
Coursework in Office Administration or related areas
Experience in multi-cultural settings
Bilingual capacity, particularly English/Spanish or English/Cantonese
Benefits
What are the benefits to working with GGRC?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage
10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!
GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!
No really, we mean generous:
13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal days and up to 5 paid days for continuing education
What makes GGRC so special?
GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.
GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).
How to apply:
GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.
Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.