Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Congregation BJBE | Deerfield, IL, United States

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Posted Date 8/31/2026
Description

Job Requirements

  • Provides timely and accurate administrative support to the Executive Director including: calendar management, prioritizing inquiries and requests, troubleshooting conflicts with little guidance, accurately drafting letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information, initiating meetings and making recommendations to ensure a smooth day-to-day operation. 
  • Answer phones and greet visitors with a customer service approach.
  • Proactive self-starter who is flexible, organized and extremely, adept at multi tasking while working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment.
  • Brings ingenuity, flexibility, warmth, grace under pressure, and exceptional interpersonal skills; able to effectively interface with our staff and community. 
  • Highly emotionally intelligent; must intuitively understand professional boundaries , discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Ensures the integrity of the community calendar relating to all programs and events, in coordination with other staff. 
  • Ability to implement and oversee systems with meticulous attention to detail; ability to work independently; resourceful and takes initiative even when given minimal direction.
  • Ready to reprioritize at a moment’s notice, when there is an emergency or issue that needs your full attention.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills, as well as an instinct for troubleshooting and problem solving. 
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Expert level proficiency in Microsoft office and Google Suite and experience with data management software, and / or a CRM system preferred; must be computer savvy and possess the ability to learn new programs quickly. 
  •  3-5+ years experience preferred.
Duration
Full Time
Categories
Administrative Support | Other
Organization Type
Synagogue
Benefits
Retirement Plans | Dental | Medical Insurance | Paid Holidays | Paid Vacation | Sick Days
Job Location
US
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