Receptionist

A Chicago-based senior living community is seeking a polished, dependable, and welcoming Receptionist for their corporate office to provide front desk coverage and support a variety of day-to-day office needs. This temporary position will last approximately 2-3 months and is fully in-office in the Loop. The Receptionist will serve as a friendly first point of contact for visitors, employees, and callers while helping maintain an organized, welcoming, and well-stocked office environment. The ideal candidate is personable, professional, attentive to detail, and comfortable taking initiative to address routine office needs and communicate maintenance concerns to management. This position offers a salary of $20/hour and is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and supporting a professional office environment.

Responsibilities of the Receptionist:

• Provide reliable front desk coverage throughout the workday, maintaining a professional and welcoming presence while assisting with general office needs.
• Greet and assist visitors upon arrival, ensuring guests are directed appropriately and receive a friendly and professional experience.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, providing general assistance when appropriate and ensuring calls are routed to the correct individuals.
• Receive, organize, and distribute incoming packages and deliveries while helping ensure items are properly handled and communicated to the appropriate recipients.
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of conference rooms and shared office spaces, ensuring rooms remain neat and ready for meetings.
• Monitor and maintain office refreshments by ordering snacks and keeping the break room stocked, organized, and presentable.
• Communicate office and building maintenance needs to management, including issues such as leaks or other concerns requiring attention, while assisting with general office upkeep as needed.

Qualifications of the Receptionist:

• Friendly, polished, and professional demeanor with the ability to create a welcoming experience for visitors, employees, and other guests.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to answer phones, greet visitors, and interact professionally with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep track of packages, office supplies, conference rooms, and other day-to-day responsibilities.
• Dependable and proactive approach to work, with the ability to recognize routine office needs and take appropriate action without requiring constant direction.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities throughout the day while remaining attentive to the needs of the front desk and overall office environment.
• Previous reception, front desk, administrative, hospitality, customer service, or office support experience is preferred.
• Ability to work fully in-office in Chicago’s Loop for the duration of the temporary 2-3 month assignment and maintain a professional presence in a busy office environment.

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