Part-Time Front Desk Concierge | Welcoming & Organized

Dekalb Area Retirement Center; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Crest in DeKalb, IL is seeking a friendly Part-Time Receptionist to greet residents and visitors and manage a busy front desk.

The role involves answering calls, routing information, assisting with reservations, handling payments, and supporting general office tasks using Microsoft Office.

A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required; some weekend/holiday availability and the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Friendly, professional and able to work with a wide variety of people.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to stay organized and switch between tasks.
• Comfortable with phone calls.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook is helpful.
• Previous office/receptionist experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, families, visitors, and guests and help them get where they need to go.
• Answer and route phone calls, take messages, and provide information.
• Make announcements over the public address system.
• Assist residents with meal/room reservations, check cashing, and front-desk needs.
• Receive resident payments and handle basic cash transactions.
• Receive and prepare UPS packages.
• Arrange medical transportation and escorts for residents.
• Assist with mailings, filing, copying, and general office tasks.
• Use Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.
• Support other front-desk and clerical tasks as they arise.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Oak Crest in DeKalb, IL is seeking a friendly Part-Time Receptionist to greet residents and visitors and manage a busy front desk.

The role involves answering calls, routing information, assisting with reservations, handling payments, and supporting general office tasks using Microsoft Office.

A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required; some weekend/holiday availability and the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.