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Front Desk Ambassador- Contract

Proterra

Proterra

Customer Service
Burlingame, CA, USA
USD 25.25-25.25 / hour
Posted on Oct 31, 2025

Position Overview

We are seeking a professional and personable Front Lobby Ambassador to serve as the welcoming face of our Burlingame engineering office. This role is essential to maintaining a positive first impression for visitors while supporting daily office operations and ensuring a well-organized, presentable workspace for our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Visitor & Front Desk Support

  • Greet and welcome all visitors, clients, and vendors in a friendly and professional manner
  • Open and hold doors for guests as they arrive and depart
  • Manage visitor check-in process and notify appropriate team members of guest arrivals
  • Provide directions and general information about the facility

Office Operations & Maintenance

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance in the lobby and common areas
  • Receive and organize incoming deliveries and office supplies
  • Put away supplies and ensure inventory is properly stored
  • Monitor and replenish lobby amenities (coffee, water, snacks, etc.)

Meeting & Event Support

  • Prepare conference rooms for meetings, ensuring they are clean and equipped with necessary materials
  • Reset conference rooms after meetings to prepare for the next use
  • Coordinate and order catered lunches for meetings and events
  • Assist with setup and coordination of office events and team gatherings

General Administrative Support

  • Respond to general inquiries via phone and email in a timely manner
  • Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support office operations

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a well-organized environment
  • Reliable transportation and ability to arrive on time daily
  • Ability to stand, walk, and lift supplies (up to 25 lbs) as needed
  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
  • Professional appearance consistent with business casual dress code

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in front desk, reception, or hospitality roles
  • Experience with office supply ordering and vendor coordination
  • Familiarity with corporate office environments

Schedule & Commitment

This is a temporary assignment requiring consistent, on-time attendance Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Reliability and punctuality are essential to this role's success.

Location: Burlingame, CA

Compensation: $25.25 per hour