Receptionist - Bilingual Spanish

Clovis, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Consistent daytime hours

Friendly team culture

Reliable weekly schedule

Potential long-term opportunity

Professional office environment

Job Description

Sunshine Pennington is hosting this exciting opportunity for a Bilingual Spanish Receptionist at a professional office environment located in Clovis, CA, serving the dynamic construction industry. This position offers a temporary engagement with potential for long-term continuation, catering to individuals who are reliable, friendly, and eager to represent the company as the primary point of contact. The company prides itself on offering a friendly team culture, consistent weekday hours, and a stable schedule, ideal for candidates looking to develop their front-office experience in a professional setting. The role provides a competitive pay scale of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, with a likely starting rate close to $18.00 based on experience.

The Bilingual Spanish Receptionist will play a crucial role in managing communications and providing excellent administrative support. As the initial representative of the company to clients and visitors, the candidate will need to exhibit professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Daily responsibilities include answering and managing a high volume of calls, handling emails, and coordinating messages efficiently while ensuring a welcoming and organized reception area. The ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and maintain a high level of discretion with sensitive information is vital. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Word, is required to assist in document management and correspondence.

Ideal candidates bring over five years of relevant experience demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a resourceful mindset. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is mandatory, enabling seamless communication across diverse audiences and enhancing client service delivery. This fast-paced role demands adaptability, quick problem-solving, and the capacity to maintain confidentiality.

Sunshine Pennington and the associated company are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, fostering an inclusive workplace environment and encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This position is perfect for professionals seeking to advance their career in administrative support within the construction sector, offering valuable hands-on exposure and growth potential in a structured yet flexible work setting.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
bilingual in english and spanish
minimum 1 year of recent experience in receptionist or administrative role
proficient in microsoft office suite (outlook, word)
strong communication and interpersonal skills
ability to handle multiple phone lines
excellent typing and data entry skills
detail-oriented and organized
ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
proactive and resourceful
maintain confidentiality and discretion

Job Qualifications

bilingual in english and spanish is a must
minimum 1 years of recent experience in a receptionist or administrative role, preferably in the construction industry
exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service
proficient in microsoft office suite (outlook, word) and other office equipment
strong phone etiquette skills with the ability to handle multiple lines
excellent typing and data entry skills
detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
ability to manage priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
proactive and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills
ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
high school diploma or equivalent required
higher degree would be a plus

Job Duties

serve as the first point of contact for all incoming calls, ensuring all calls are answered promptly, professionally, and courteously
manage all incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and faxes
transfer calls to appropriate team members and take detailed messages when necessary
perform administrative tasks such as typing, filing, scanning, printing, and data entry
utilize microsoft office suite (outlook, word) to create and manage documents, schedules, and correspondence
ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material
maintain security by following procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
assist in various ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed
exhibit resourcefulness and quick thinking to handle any issues that may arise
manage priorities and workflow efficiently to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time