Front Desk Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

SAM is a fast-growing and global sensory and consumer research consultancy . Our mission is to allow consumers a voice in the development of outstanding food, beverage, pet, and health & beauty products so as to create high quality and memorable experiences. We help our clients: Develop new product ideas Re-energize a well-established product Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes Protect product quality from inception to the end of shelf life Pay Range: $18/Hr.- $24/Hr. Shift: (Part-Time) Monday – Thursday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Part-Time Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support our operations team and help ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of our office. This role combines front desk reception with administrative and operational support, including welcoming visitors, scheduling part-time field staff, managing calendars, assisting with office operations, providing basic tech support, and coordinating a variety of tasks. This is a part-time, on-site role requiring in-person presence Monday through Thursday. The ideal candidate is friendly and solution-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same, and enjoys anticipating needs and jumping in to help wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Manage the reception desk, providing a friendly greeting to visitors, answering and directing phone calls, taking messages, conducting facility tours, and processing incoming and outgoing mail. • Build and manage shift schedules for part-time field staff in the scheduling app, strategically assigning employees based on capabilities, availability, and project needs. Coordinate coverage with Project Coordinators and the Facility Supervisor for test prep, warehousing, test execution, and other tasks. • Maintain the Consumer Testing Calendar, confirming site availa