Receptionist | $45,000 – $49,000/yr | Syracuse, NY | Temp-to-Hire

Sapphire Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic, mission-driven organization in the Syracuse area to find a Receptionist ready to be the welcoming face of a busy, people-focused office. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity — the right person will have a clear path to a permanent role.

The Schedule:

This position works a split-shift week designed to cover both daytime and evening office hours:

• 3 days per week: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• 2 days per week: 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Specific days for each shift are flexible and will be determined once the right candidate is identified. 

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll own the front desk and set the tone for everyone who walks through the door — staff, visitors, and program participants alike. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Serving as the first point of contact — greeting guests, answering phones, and directing inquiries
• Providing clerical and administrative support to keep office operations running smoothly
• Opening, scanning, and distributing mail and incoming packages
• Coordinating daily participant sign-in and supporting program logistics
• Assisting with event planning and preparation of program materials
• Monitoring and ordering office supplies
• Coordinating with building maintenance vendors as needed
• Supporting team members across departments on a variety of daily tasks

What You Bring:

• Prior administrative or receptionist experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A warm, professional presence and excellent communication skills
• Comfort in an active, fast-moving office environment where no two days are exactly the same
• Valid New York State driver's license
• Familiarity with workforce development or training environments is a plus

Why This Role:

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, community-focused organization where your work genuinely supports the people coming through the door. If you're someone who takes initiative, builds relationships easily, and thrives at the center of a busy team — this one's worth a close look.

Apply today by sending your resume to jobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate consideration. The goal is to have someone in place within the next few weeks.

Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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