Receptionist — Part-Time, As-Needed

Job overview

The Receptionist role is onsite at Weinberg Community in Deerfield, IL, part-time and as needed, with alternating weekend coverage: Saturday 4:00–9:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:30–9:00 p.m. Compensation is $19.00 per hour. CJE SeniorLife supports older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection through community programs and services. The receptionist welcomes and directs visitors and callers, operates the telephone switchboard and security system, and handles administrative tasks. By routing requests and coordinating with staff, the role helps visitors and callers reach appropriate services and supports effective reception operations.

What you'll do

• Open and close the telephone system
• respond respectfully to visitors and callers
• maintain reception materials
• use the computer calendar and post meeting information
• direct visitors and callers to appropriate personnel and programs
• communicate messages
• distribute and route job applications
• perform data entry, mailings, and paperwork
• assist with office procedures
• coordinate with staff
• triage requests
• attend training and meetings
• help schedule reception coverage and train backup receptionists as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

receptionist

front desk

visitor services

telephone switchboard

administrative support

deerfield il

cje seniorlife

$19.00/hour

part-time

as-needed

alternating weekends

office experience

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation and sick time off
• retirement plan
• ongoing training and development
• employee purchase discounts
• employee assistance program
• health club discounts.

Why this role

Part-time, as-needed schedule with alternating weekends. Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of related office experience. Membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is required.

About the employer

Council for Jewish Elderly is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.