Front Desk Administrator – On-Site (Nonprofit)

The Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent Monday-Friday daytime

Professional office environment

Collaborative and supportive workplace

Opportunity to take on additional cler

Long-established nonprofit culture

Stable, front-facing position

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking a dependable Receptionist in Chicago, IL for a long-term, on-site contract. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, employees, vendors, and calls, and you will help keep the front desk organized and welcoming.

The assignment is expected to last about 2-3 months with a potential to transition into a permanent role. Start date ASAP; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM, in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous receptionist/front desk/administrative experience preferred.
• Must be dependable and able to work the full on-site schedule.
• Professional and polished communication with a customer-service focus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Concur experience is a plus.
• Ability to balance front desk duties with admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and guests in a friendly, professional manner per check-in procedures.
• Answer and route incoming calls to appropriate departments or employees.
• Monitor the front desk and maintain an organized reception area.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Assist with basic correspondence, reports, and documents.
• Maintain internal directories, phone lists, and visitor logs.
• Respond to routine questions and direct visitors or callers to resources.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to staff and leadership.
• Assist with occasional office projects and slower periods.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in interactions.
• Follow established office safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Concur experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Addison Group is seeking a dependable Receptionist in Chicago, IL for a long-term, on-site contract. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, employees, vendors, and calls, and you will help keep the front desk organized and welcoming.

The assignment is expected to last about 2-3 months with a potential to transition into a permanent role. Start date ASAP; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM, in a professional, team-oriented environment.