Receptionist

Chinese Mutual Aid Association

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time

Description

About Us

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicago lands diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981 CMAA is a cornerstone of the Asia on Argyle corridor of the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago with a satellite office in Elgin IL providing programs to serve our community across generations. We offer after-school summer camp and mentoring programs for young people. For adults we provide case management and social services education including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes job preparation and placement services and immigration and citizenship case assistance. We connect older adults to in-home care support and community enrichment through our Golden Age Club. Finally we support entrepreneurs and small businesses as the only AAPI-led Small Business Development Center in Illinois.

Job Description

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is seeking two ambitious and detail-oriented Receptionists to work and greet our clients. The Receptionist is to be involved in a variety of daily activities from operations to administrative tasks that will help keep CMAAs business running smoothly. At the same time the Receptionist participates in internal audits for all CMAA Departments through data entry being the main point of contact for social services and a resource to the community.

The positions will be in person at our Uptown office location at 1016 W Argyle St Chicago IL for Monday Friday. The hours are expected to be from 8:30am-12:00pm or 4:00pm-7:00pm. Position is expected to be approximately 15-17 hours a week on average.

Requirements

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Greets and directs clients to appropriate programs/staff members
Manages the daily sign-in logs
Manages the order of client appointments in the waiting area
Answers incoming calls and screens & directs to appropriate programs/staff members
Takes messages from callers and visitors
Data entry for different departments
Maintains and monitors office/janitorial supplies
Provides general administrative and clerical support
Handles incoming and outgoing mail
Monitors visitors access and maintains security awareness
Handles petty cash
Manages checks & cash received and prepares for deposit
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

High school diploma preferred
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
Knowledge of computer and data entry is required
Bilingual preferred in Cantonese/Mandarin & English while other dialects are a plus
Verbal and written communication skills
Customer service orientation
Initiative
Reliability
Attention to detail
Ability to deal with multiple people at one time

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role however some filing is required. This could require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Benefits

PTO and Sick Leave available
Parking/Transit benefits
Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities!
Fun high-energy culture!
Relaxed dress code!
Access to an exceptional leadership team!

Salary Description

$17.33/hour

Part-timeDescriptionAbout UsChinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicago lands diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981 CMAA is a cornerstone of the Asia on Argyle corridor of the Uptown Neighborhood o...