Receptionist (Temporary)

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
22-28 Hourly
Mid level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence
The Role
Temporary receptionist responsible for front-desk coverage, visitor and delivery management, office administration, supply restocking, employee assistance, and onsite event and meeting coordination. The role supports Operations and Executive teams, communicates critical updates, and collaborates with HR, Security, Facilities, Accounting, and other departments. This onsite assignment in Palo Alto covers an employee leave for approximately six months.
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Rhombus Power, Inc. delivers AI-powered predictive intelligence in real time for defense and national security organizations worldwide. Our mission-built products— Ambient AI and Guardian— are transforming strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making. By empowering the shift from reactive analysis to proactive, predictive intelligence and decision support, Rhombus Power is providing foresight and freedom of action when it matters most.

Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.

Learn more about Rhombus Power, Inc. and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PxY6su1Q-Q

https://www.youtube.com/@rhombuspower8558/videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iby5WVNfQiI

See the following articles to learn more about what we do:

https://www.rhombuspower.com/news-and-media

We are looking for a temporary receptionist with a positive, can-do outlook to join our Operations team. This position will be onsite at our California Headquarters in Palo Alto and will be to cover an existing employee on leave for approximately 6 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reception duties include being the main contact for all visitors/deliveries and triaging requests
  • Provide support to our Operations and Executive team for general office duties
  • Organize and manage office activities, including maintaining a clean, efficient and well-functioning workspace, ordering supplies, restocking snacks, and addressing other office needs
  • Support the planning and execution of onsite events and meetings which include catering, conference room reservations, and visitor support
  • Act as a point of contact for employee general questions and needs while ensuring responses are timely and supportive
  • Contribute to the Operations Team and work on additional projects/events to support HR, Security, Facilities, Accounting, and other departments
  • Review key information from various channels and ensure that critical updates are efficiently communicated to the relevant stakeholders
  • Perform other related duties as needed

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of office management procedures.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Experience with event coordination is a plus
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in office administration or related field preferred.
  • At least three years of administrative and clerical experience required.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Information- This is a non-exempt position has a salary range of $22-28/hour that is based on experience.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of office management procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • At least three years of administrative and clerical experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's degree in office administration or related field
  • Experience with event coordination
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We use cutting edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing problems. Guardian is our AI SaaS platform that addresses Big Data and Sensing Problems in Security, Energy & Health Care.

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