Receptionist

Lifespacecareers; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a friendly Receptionist to greet residents and visitors, answer calls, and handle light clerical tasks. This entry-level role invites a willingness to learn and offers exposure to a mission-driven senior living community.

You will handle front-desk duties, assist with mail, and support residents and staff with administrative tasks, contributing to a calm, welcoming atmosphere each day.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• No experience required; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist residents, guests, and team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer phones promptly and transfer messages to the appropriate party.
• Assist with mail and deliveries and basic clerical tasks as requested.
• Maintain and update informational communication channels for residents.
• Support supervisor and residents with administrative tasks as needed.
• Set up and close down receptionist/front entry area.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Tools

Phone system

Job description

Community: Oak Trace

Address: 200 Village DriveDowners Grove, Illinois 60516

Pay Range $17.11-$23.51+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our Customer Service team as our new Receptionist today!

A few details about the role:

• Greet and assist all residents, guests, and team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure visitors sign in; validate nature of their visit and notify resident and team member of the visitor.
• Answer phones and other communication devices promptly and transfer messages to the appropriate party.
• Perform minor financial transactions associated with selling of stamps, community food certificates, fax and/or photo copying.
• Notify residents, guests, and team members of severe weather via paging system and/or phone calls.
• Receive and ensure distribution of mail and other deliveries to the appropriate person or department.
• Perform administrative tasks for supervisor, residents and guests as requested.
• Maintain and update all informational communication channels for residents.
• Perform set up and close down procedures of receptionist/front entry area.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer