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Office & Administrative

October 02, 2025

Temporary Front Desk Assistants


Type

Contract

Location

Houston, TX

Salary

$20.00/hour

Job ID

28611


Now Hiring: Temporary Front Desk Assistants (Customer Service – Bilingual Preferred)
One-Day Assignment | $20/hr | Harris County Government Office – Downtown Houston

Openwork is proud to partner with Harris County to provide staffing support during their annual staff meeting.

Are you organized, dependable, and ready to step into a fast-paced government office for a day? We’re seeking 5 professional temporary staff members—including 2–3 who are fluent in Spanish—to provide front desk phone support across several county departments.

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure in public service, sharpen your customer service skills, and support your community—all in one day.


What You’ll Do

As a Temporary Front Desk Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for callers reaching various Harris County offices. Your responsibilities will include:

Front Desk & Phone Coverage

  • Answer incoming calls with courtesy and professionalism

  • Provide basic information or route calls to the correct department

  • Maintain a calm and helpful tone throughout all interactions

Clerical & Support Tasks

  • Record messages or information as needed

  • Maintain a tidy and professional work environment

  • Assist with other light administrative duties, as assigned


What You Bring

  • High school diploma or GED (required)

  • At least 6 months of recent customer service experience (front desk, call center, admin, etc.)

  • Ability to type 30+ words per minute

  • Strong communication skills (clear phone presence, professional tone)

  • Punctuality and reliability for the duration of the assignment

  • Spanish fluency is a strong plus (2–3 bilingual workers needed)


Position Details

  • Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

  • Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (one-day assignment)

  • Pay: $20/hour, paid weekly

  • Location: Harris County government office, Downtown Houston (exact address provided upon assignment)


Why Work with Openwork?

For over 50 years, Openwork has connected skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities in the public and private sectors. This temporary role is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, community impact, or entry into local government settings.


Apply today to reserve your spot—limited openings available.


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