Office Receptionist (Part-Time) in Columbia, Maryland at Cogent People Inc

Employment Type: Part Time (20-24 hrs per week) This is a direct hire position

Location: In Person Columbia, MD (Mo-Wed-Thu in office)

About Cogent People Inc.

Cogent People Inc. is a government consulting and technology services firm supporting mission-critical federal and commercial programs. We specialize in delivering secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions across modern IT environments.

We are committed to hiring qualified professionals who meet both technical and compliance requirements for regulated environments.

Job Overview

Cogent People is seeking a part-time Office Receptionist to help create a professional, welcoming, and well-run office environment for our team and visitors.

As the first point of contact in our office, this individual will represent our culture of professionalism and care while ensuring that day-to-day office operations run smoothly, efficiently, and with attention to detail.

Front Office & Visitor Experience

• Greet and check in visitors with warmth and professionalism
• Serve as the first impression of the company for clients, guests, and partners
• Maintain a polished, organized, and welcoming reception and common area environment at all times

Office Operations & Readiness

• Receive deliveries and manage office supplies across storage, kitchen, and collaboration spaces
• Maintain inventory and proactively restock essentials (coffee, snacks, and office supplies)
• Set up and reset conference rooms for meetings, ensuring spaces are clean, organized, and ready for use
• Monitor overall office readiness and appearance throughout the day

Administrative & Culture Support

• Order office supplies, catering, and meals for internal meetings and events
• Support coordination of team events (e.g., team lunches, picnics, holiday gatherings) in partnership with leadership and HR
• Help uphold office standards for cleanliness, organization, and shared-space etiquette that contribute to a positive workplace experience

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving office environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean and organized
• Able to move through the office throughout the day and manage multiple small tasks
• Professional and comfortable interacting with employees, leadership, and visitors
• Someone who notices what needs to be done and takes action without needing constant direction
• Comfortable lifting and moving office supplies and deliveries (occasionally up to moderate weight)

Why Cogent People Inc.?

At Cogent People, we combine technical excellence with a mission-driven culture. Our teams work on meaningful, high-impact projects that support government and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Compliance Notice

Cogent People Inc. conducts employment verification for all candidates. Misrepresentation of work authorization, residency history, or professional experience will result in disqualification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and evaluate all applicants based on qualifications, experience, and role requirements.

We do not engage third-party recruiters for this role unless explicitly stated.