Receptionist (Temporary)

San Diego Foundation (SDF) is seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Receptionist to provide a professional, welcoming, and consistent presence in our main lobby. This role is critical to ensuring an exceptional first impression for visitors, donors, partners, and tenants while supporting core administrative, facilities, and gift-processing operations.

The Receptionist is responsible for greeting and directing guests, managing a multi-line phone system, supporting day-to-day onsite facilities coordination, and processing incoming mail, including logging and handling checks in accordance with established policies. This position requires strong customer service skills, excellent organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

This is an on-site role with daily onsite requirements at SDF's headquarters in Liberty Station, San Diego.

Note:
This is a temporary, full-time position for approximately
10 weeks
.
Essential Responsibilities:
Front Desk & Customer Service (Approximately 50%)

• Provide best-in-class customer service to guests, tenants, and internal staff, ensuring a positive and professional image of San Diego Foundation.
• Promptly and professionally greet visitors, direct them to conference rooms, and notify appropriate staff of arrivals.
• Answer and manage a multi-line telephone system, including announcing and transferring calls and taking accurate messages as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of the reception area and main lobby.
• Provide accurate data entry and administrative support as needed.

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