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Receptions and Facilities Assistant

Talent Acquisition LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


The Reception & Facilities Assistant plays a key role in supporting catering, facilities, and daily office operations, helping maintain an organized, efficient, and service-oriented workplace. This position is responsible for coordinating meetings and events, including planning, setup, catering logistics, and breakdown

The role also supports facilities operations by liaising with vendors and maintenance staff, monitoring office conditions, and ensuring that conference rooms and common areas are clean, stocked, and fully functional. A high level of attention to detail and proactive problem-solving is essential.

In addition, this position provides front desk coverage as needed, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, guests, and employees while maintaining a welcoming and professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities
Catering & Hospitality Support

Assist with planning and execution of internal meetings and events

Coordinate catering logistics, including setup, breakdown, and vendor management

Maintain kitchen, pantry, and common areas to ensure cleanliness and organization

Monitor and restock supplies; manage inventory for snacks and beverages

Oversee conference room scheduling and reservations

Prepare and distribute regular catering/event reports

Process and reconcile catering expenses and invoices

Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure readiness of meeting and common spaces

Provide training on conference room and catering procedures to staff

Maintain and update catering guidelines, vendor lists, and budget protocols

Support administrative and operational projects across departments

Reception & Client Services

Greet clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and courteous manner

Answer and route incoming calls, emails, and inquiries

Escort guests and ensure a high level of client experience

Maintain visitor logs and coordinate building access

Keep office directories, contact lists, and internal resources up to date

Arrange travel, lodging, and dining for guests and visiting professionals

Provide basic A/V support and coordinate with IT as needed

Assist with general office support, including onboarding and visitor preparation

Facilities & Security Support

Coordinate with building security for visitor access

Maintain awareness of office activity to support safety protocols

Partner with facilities and operations teams to address maintenance needs

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a professional office environment (reception, hospitality, or administrative support preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with conferencing and scheduling tools preferred

Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Flexibility to work on-site full-time with occasional early or late hours as needed

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry items such as catering supplies and office materials (up to ~25 lbs)

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