Front Desk Receptionist

The Role
Do you love leaving a great impression? Are you looking for a new challenge where you can utilize and hone your exceptional organization skills? We've got just the role for you! As GTI's full time Front Desk Receptionist, you will be the first smiling face our visitors and staff see when they enter our office. However, we're looking for more than just a dazzling smile - our ideal candidate has unmatched interpersonal skills as well as multitasking and prioritization abilities. If you're a self-starter with a can-do attitude - read on!
Hours: Full-time; 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday in person at our HQ office at 325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
Responsibilities

• Present a professional and welcoming first contact to all clients, visitors and Staff (via phone, in person, and e-mail)
• Monitor visitor access and maintain a high level of security awareness
• Manage, sort, and dispense incoming mail and packages
• Prepare outgoing mail, and shipping packages via FedEx, USPS, UPS
• Assist with setting appointments and meetings on conference room calendars
• Light administrative work as needed
• Monitor inventory and order office supplies and snacks
• Manage keys and access control utilizing set processes
• Report any pertinent issues that need addressing to the Office Manager
• Provide additional support for the Office Manager as well as other teams and duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years previous work experience in a customer or client facing role. Previous reception work preferred.
• High school diploma required; some college preferred
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Extremely detail oriented and organized (In fact, include the following statement somewhere in your cover letter: " I marijuana be GTI's next Receptionist " )
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

GTI prefers all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at time of hire