Receptionist (Part-Time) Job at Family Focus in Chicago

Overview

Receptionist (Part-Time) role at Family Focus — Hyde Park, Chicago. Availability: Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (15 hrs/week). This is a part-time non-exempt position.

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Hourly Rate: $16.60 /hour

1) Location: Hyde Park
2) Supervisor: Site Director
3) Job type: Part-time

Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct families seeking services; answer multi-line telephones; direct calls to appropriate personnel; take messages; provide accurate information in response to inquiries.
• Greet and direct visitors (vendors, clients, job candidates, customers); notify appropriate staff of arrivals; maintain logs for all guests.
• Assist parents with supplying documentation for childcare subsidies.
• Serve as primary contact for issues related to ID/Access Cards, key fobs, portable projector, shared laptop, and lost/stolen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe reception area; ensure it is tidy at all times.
• Perform routine clerical tasks (filing, bulk mailing, photocopies, faxing, creating flyers, classroom lists, etc.).
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide administrative support to the EHS/HS Director.
• Collaborate with the Site Director on the monthly reception schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma with one year of experience in a clerical, receptionist, or switchboard position.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and non-verbal).
• Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders; positive, strength-based approach.
• Professional handling of difficult clients and visitors.
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Keywords: Receptionist, Support Staff, Head Start Program, Early Head Start Program.