Front Desk Receptionist (Temp-to-Hire | Government Role)

Located in Valley Center, CA
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
$21–$24/hour (DOE)

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Front Desk Receptionist to join a local government organization on a temporary-to-hire basis. This full-time, Monday–Friday position is located in Valley Center, CA and offers excellent long-term benefits and growth potential once converted to a permanent role.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Housing, Facilities, & Land Use, the Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for members, staff, and visitors. This role plays a key part in creating a positive first impression while ensuring the smooth flow of daily front office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and assist visitors, members, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner

Manage front desk operations and direct visitor flow throughout the building

Answer, screen, and route incoming calls; take accurate messages and follow up as needed

Perform clerical and administrative support tasks including filing, data entry, scanning, and document management

Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure accurate information is provided

Uphold confidentiality and represent the organization with professionalism and integrity

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a receptionist, front desk, or administrative role

Strong customer service and communication skills

History of reliability and long-term employment

Professional demeanor with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

Why This Role?

Government position with strong long-term stability

Excellent benefits upon conversion (medical, dental, vision, retirement)

Clear room for growth within the organization

Supportive, professional work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.