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Part-Time Front Desk Specialist (Contractor)

  2025-06-30     MQ Referrals Only     Oakland,CA  
Description:

As the Part-Time Front Desk Specialist for Marqeta's headquarters in Oakland, California, your role will be pivotal in managing the office's requirements. You will be a proactive professional, trusted and respected for handling sensitive information and crucial relationships.

Contract Details

  • This position offers an hourly rate of $25.00 - $35.00
  • This contract is for a period of 12 months.
  • This is a part-time position based in our Oakland office, requiring your presence for three days each week. The work schedule is as follows: 24 hours weekly, with 8-hour shifts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The Impact You'll Have
  • Be the helpful on site first point of contact welcoming visitors and employees arriving at the office providing general information & support including sign-in and badging.
  • Address employees queries regarding office management issues (for example: office supply locations, conference room locations, etc.)
  • Participate in office operations and procedures including liaising with vendors, coordinating inbound and outbound deliveries.
  • Coordinate with the IT department on office equipment deliveries and pickups
  • Ensure familiarity with fire and emergency plans.
  • Ability to assist with Tuesday lunch and occasional Happy Hour set-up when required.
  • Handle various projects as they arise, even unexpectedly and workplace experience requests
  • Participate in team meetings as required.
  • Receive incoming UPS, FedEx & USPS.

Who You Are
  • Top characteristics of this hire are dependability and reliability
  • An entrepreneurial mindset coupled with a strong work ethic.
  • Self-motivation, excellent organization, and a proactive, professional approach.
  • Flexibility and comfort in a fast-paced, high-intensity, yet informal startup environment.
  • Proven experience in relevant work - retail, front desk, etc.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn office administrator responsibilities, systems, and procedures.
  • Experience with Google Suite and Slack.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Your Manager:
  • Peter Schuetz, Senior Manager, Workplace Experience

Typical Process
  • Application submission
  • Recruiter video call
  • Hiring manager video call
  • Interviews
  • Offer!


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