Receptionist ($19.00/hour; part-time and as-needed)

CJE SeniorLife

Deerfield (IL)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time off

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Opportunity to work in a mission‑driv

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Employee purchase discounts

Employee assistance program

Health club discounts

Job summary

CJE SeniorLife in Deerfield, IL seeks a Receptionist for Weinberg Community. This part-time, weekend-rotating position greets visitors, handles calls, and manages a busy reception area with accurate data entry and scheduling duties.

The role requires one year of office experience, a high school diploma or GED, and union participation. Benefits include vacation, retirement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related office experience.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and callers and direct to appropriate staff.
Open and close the telephone system in morning and evening.
Keep reception area stocked with forms and marketing materials.
Use computer calendar to identify and post meeting schedules.
Route messages to appropriate CJE personnel and programs.
Perform data entry, mailings, and processing paperwork.
Assist in scheduling reception coverage and training back-up receptionists.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Scheduling

Phone system operation

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Overview

CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Agency Overview

Role Overview

As a Receptionist at Weinberg Community, under limited supervision, greets and directs visitors and callers, and operates the telephone switchboard and security system.

What You’ll Do

Essential Responsibilities:

Opens and closes telephone system in the morning and evening.
Responds to all visitors and callers in a pleasant, dignified, and respectful manner.
Ensures that the evening, weekend, and holiday messages are appropriate.
Keeps reception and waiting area stocked with appropriate forms and marketing materials so that the areas are ready for visitors.
Uses computer calendar to identify meeting schedules and posts information.
Understands CJE structure and procedures in order to direct visitors and callers to appropriate CJE personnel and programs.
Communicates messages and other information to appropriate CJE staff.
Distributes and collects job applications and routes to Human Resources. Interacts with job seekers in a manner that demonstrates CJE values.
Performs administrative tasks including data entry, mailings, and processing paperwork.
Assists in the development and implementation of office procedures.
Coordinates activities with other CJE staff for effective and efficient service.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service; listens and responds demonstrating the CJE values; understands and measures service needs and outcomes to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Triages requests using good judgement in order to make certain customer is served by most appropriate service.
Manages time appropriately.
Attends trainings and staff meetings.
Assists in scheduling reception coverage and trains back-up receptionists as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.