Front Desk Assistant

Front Desk Assistant (Part-Time, Student-Friendly)

AES Campus, Akron, OH | Part-Time 

About the Role

Looking for a part-time job that actually fits your class schedule? Come be the friendly face of our Akron office. You will say hello to visitors, help our team stay organized, and pick up real workplace experience along the way. Morning hours mean your afternoons stay free for class, clubs, or catching up on sleep. No experience required, just a great attitude and a willingness to learn.

The Basics

• Location: AES Campus, Akron, OH (this one is in person, so you will get to know the whole team)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., built around a class-friendly morning shift
• Flexibility: Occasionally stay a bit later on event days, we will always give you a heads up
• Pay: $15.00 per hour

What You Will Get Up To

Be the Welcoming Face of the Office

• Greet visitors, employees, and guests with a warm smile, first impressions matter
• Answer phones and emails, and point people in the right direction
• Keep the front desk and lobby looking sharp and organized
• Keep an eye on office and kitchen supplies and restock when needed

Keep the Mail Moving

• Receive, sort, and hand off incoming mail and packages
• Prep and coordinate outgoing mail and shipments
• Order office supplies and keep track of deliveries

Help Meetings and Events Run Smoothly

• Set up and clean up conference rooms for meetings
• Coordinate catering or refreshments when meetings call for it
• Lend a hand with planning and logistics for company events and employee gatherings
• Help with setup and breakdown for events, which may mean staying a bit later than usual

Build Real Office Skills

• Provide general administrative support to our executive and corporate teams, great resume material
• Support internal communications, like posting notices, updating bulletin boards, or sharing announcements

What We Are Looking For in You

• A positive attitude and a genuine interest in helping people
• Solid communication skills, in person, on the phone, and over email
• Good organizational skills and an eye for detail
• Comfortable juggling a few tasks at once and prioritizing on the fly
• Comfortable with standard office software (Microsoft Office or similar)
• No prior office experience needed, we will teach you what you need to know
• Reliable and punctual, with the flexibility to occasionally stay a bit later on event days

Why Students and Interns Love This Role

This role is based in person at the AES campus building in Akron, OH, and remote work is not available. It is a great fit for a college student or early career professional who wants steady morning hours, exposure to a corporate office, and a chance to build workplace skills that look great on a resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.