Temporary Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.00 - $30.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Short-term and long-term assignment opportunities
Ability to design your own schedule
paid training days
Daily perks
Ongoing support from the temp team
Exposure to world-class firms

Job Description

Joss Search is a specialized recruitment agency that focuses on placing top-tier business support professionals within the Private Equity and Alternative Investments sectors. The company partners with some of the world's most prestigious private equity firms, hedge funds, and global financial institutions primarily based in New York. These dynamic firms are in continuous growth, which drives an ongoing demand for polished and professional temporary and contract administrative support staff who can seamlessly integrate into fast-paced, high-profile environments. Joss Search offers a unique pathway for talented administrative professionals seeking high-end, meaningful work opportunities without the constraints of traditional full-time roles. They cater specifically to professionals who prefer flexible engagements, allowing balance with personal goals and other commitments. Their offerings span a wide range of temporary positions ideal for candidates eager for variety and control over their schedules, all while gaining valuable experience in elite corporate settings.

The roles available through Joss Search primarily focus on temporary receptionist and executive assistant positions, designed to cover maternity leaves, interim or transitional support, short-term absences, team floaters, front-desk floaters, and other high-volume, fast-paced coverage needs within their client firms. This focus on flexible, temporary assignments enables candidates to work in prestigious financial environments with exposure to world-class firms, while also enjoying a supportive network that values their professionalism and offers paid training and continuous support. Importantly, this opportunity welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, including luxury retail, hospitality, airlines, high-end fitness, and client-facing creative studios, as long as they possess that polished, warm, and professional demeanor required in premium corporate receptions.

Joss Search is currently building its pipeline of talented temporary and contract support professionals throughout New York, offering roles that range from a few days to several months. Many assignments have the potential to become recurring or even permanent. Receptionists on assignment are expected to provide an elevated guest experience, managing multiple administrative tasks such as greeting guests, handling multi-line phone systems, coordinating deliveries and vendor access, managing conference room calendars, supporting printing and scanning needs, and maintaining the cleanliness and professionalism of common areas. They may also assist with hospitality, catering, and light facilities tasks, establishing themselves as vital contributors to the smooth operation of their client offices.

Compensation for these receptionist roles ranges between $20 and $30 per hour depending on experience. Candidates benefit from paid training days, the ability to design their own schedules, ongoing support from the Joss Search temp team, and daily perks offered by many clients. This work arrangement is ideal for client-focused service professionals and creatives (such as actors, performers, writers, and artists) who are seeking steady, professional supplemental income with flexible hours. Joss Search prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity, inclusion, and unique perspectives across all backgrounds, making it a welcoming and respectful environment for all candidates.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in a client-facing or administrative role preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced corporate environment
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Willingness to commit to temporary or contract assignments with flexible scheduling

Job Qualifications

  • Previous experience in luxury retail, hospitality, airlines/aviation, high-end fitness, client-facing creative studios, or other service-driven environments
  • Polished and professional communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Comfortable with scheduling and handling travel logistics
  • Openness to gaining or expanding experience in Private Equity
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Duties

  • Greeting guests and managing check-ins
  • Handling a multi-line phone system
  • Coordinating couriers, deliveries, and vendor access
  • Managing conference room calendars
  • Supporting printing, scanning, and administrative overflow
  • Maintaining tidy, well-presented common areas
  • Assisting with hospitality, catering, or light facilities needs

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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