Receptionists Needed for Several Chicago Area Openings

We have several great openings for Receptionists at private firms throughout the Chicago area. Please note: all positions are currently FULL-TIME and require that applicants have a Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year university, be based in the Chicago area, and have excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written). Applicant also must have either a minimum of 1-year administrative experience in a corporate environment OR two internships at established companies. Compensation starts between $40-50,000 and includes a top benefits packages. To apply or for more details, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Full-Time Housekeeper Needed- Northfield, IL

Full-Time Housekeeper needed for private residence in Northfield, IL. Housekeeper will be responsible for the daily cleaning and upkeep of a family's private, primary home, although the family is only in residence approximately 6 months/year. This position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm with flexibility needed for occasional events, etc. Family is open to a Housekeeper who would prefer to live-in as accommodations are available, but this position does not require someone to live-in. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: daily deep cleaning, tidying, organizing, laundry, ironing, and general upkeep. Housekeeper must drive and have own vehicle, be pet-friendly (dogs and cats), and comfortable taking direction. The family has a wonderful Estate Manager onsite who works closely with the Housekeeper to ensure the residence is immaculate at all times. Salary is $18-22/hour, DOE plus great perks. Start Date is ASAP. To apply or for more details, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Full-Time Executive Housekeeper- Glencoe, IL

Professional, experienced Executive Housekeeper needed to join fully staffed residence in Glencoe, IL. Ideal candidate will be a "Martha Stewart" type who pays attention to detail, considers him/herself a career Housekeeper, and a team player who works well with others. 

• A sample day would be as follows: cleaning the kitchen, family room, and mudroom once the children have departed for school. Then, you will check with your colleague to make sure that the master suite has been cleaned before the lady of the house returns midday. At the same time you will be tending to daily deliveries of mail, packages, or dry cleaning. In the afternoon, you will clean the finer areas of the home, organize the master closet, or work on seasonal projects. Sometimes you might be asked to run an errand. It is a big house (15,000 sq. ft) and a big responsibility but you will have the assistance of another housekeeper and the full support of the Estate Manager.

All applicants must:

• demonstrate tremendous work ethic 
• be honest and trustworthy
• have great communication skills
• have proven experience in a similar position 
• be willing to participate in a cleaning trial

Schedule (please note: the base work schedule follows and with all positions of this nature there will be times when flexibility will be appreciated):

• M-F: 9:00-5:00 PM
• Sat.: 10-2 (2 Saturdays per month when the family is in residence)
• Christmas Day is a day off for all staff. Other holidays are based on whether the family is in residence or not. For example, in 2015 the family was not in residence Memorial Day, July 4th, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Other years they have hosted parties on July 4th or New Year’s Eve that required staff to be available. On Thanksgiving help is needed in the late afternoon/early evening for 2-3 hours doing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen.

Compensation: Hourly rate DOE; annual end of year performance bonus; health insurance OR a contribution to health insurance plan (if already in place); 2 weeks PTO. 

To apply or for more details, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com. Client is actively interviewing this week and start date is ASAP.

Full-Time Executive Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL

New opening for an experienced Executive Assistant at a non-profit focused on education and violence in Chicago, IL. This position requires a minimum of 2-3 years of Assistant experience, ideally in a professional industry (non-profit sector not required).

Ideal candidate is extremely organized, a quick learner, and highly motivated. Must be a team player who is adaptable and comfortable working in a small office setting. No travel is required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Phone, email and calendar management

-Coordination of meetings and conference calls

-Booking travel arrangements

-Monitor, organize and submit invoices/bills

-Running errands, as needed

-Researching projects and vendor management

Applicants must be based in Chicago, Mac and PC proficient, looking to make a long-term commitment, and able to start on or before January 4, 2016. A college degree is preferred and fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required. Salary is DOE and includes a health insurance plan, paid time off, and other benefits. To apply or for more details, please email Lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Part-Time Private Chef Needed- Naperville, IL

Family of 4 located in Naperville is looking for a part-time Private Chef to prepare dinner from Monday-Friday (although family is open to a Chef who would prefer 3-4 days/week instead of 5). Main responsibility is to prepare dinner for four to be served at 5pm (but it can be completed by 4pm and put in a warming drawer) and lunch for the next day for one person. Daily grocery shopping is required, and must have experience with dietary restrictions (one member is gluten-free). Salary is DOE. Immediate hire- the client will be interviewing AND making a decision within the week. To apply, please e-mail info@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Full-Time Office Manager Needed- Evanston, IL

Office Manager needs for full-time position at private finance firm in Evanston, IL. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong administrative skills, a positive attitude, and the utmost professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·       Handling day-to-day operations and efficiency of office, including facilities, office    systems, equipment, and information needs
·       Communication with building management, utilities, and other vendors as required
·       Managing office inventory, ordering, budgets, receiving, storage and distribution
·       Serve as back-up for front desk receptionist
·       Coordinating furniture management and equipment purchases
·       Ensuring office is safe, clean and in good repair and managing vendor relations
·       Ensuring public space (kitchen, gym, bathrooms etc.) is clean and well maintained
·       Sort and deliver daily office mail
·       Track lease events
·       Off-site records storage and management
·       Daily rounds of critical equipment
·       Routine office inspections on-site as well as at a nearby off-site location
·       Act as point person managing travel including hotel, air and car services for the firm
·       Field daily calls from employees regarding facility requests
·       Assist HR in strategic occupancy planning and manage office moves/adds/changes
·       Schedule ergonomic evaluations
·       Create / maintain safety & security program for office/building
·       Act as emergency contact for building evacuation
·       Maintain Security badge and surveillance systems
·       Budget development and management for office accounting (including submitting invoices, tracking expenses, etc.)

Qualifications:

·       Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar professional or administrative role
·       A Bachelor’s degree (required)
·       Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
·       Willingness to work in a fast-moving, rigorous company culture
·       Willingness to work on weekends (estimated to be 20 Saturday’s per year)
·       Team player who can build internal and external relationships at all levels (including executive management)
·       High level of motivation, trustworthiness and a commitment to superior work product
·       Focus on detail-orientation and the ability to multi-task effectively
·       Ability to exercise discretion regarding sensitive/confidential matters
·       Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks and deliverables under tight deadlines while maintaining flexibility
·       Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive, generous benefits package. Start date is asap. To apply or for more details, please email your resume and cover letter to info@alteregoconcierge.com.

Receptionist Needed Full-Time--Chicago, IL (River North)

Full-time Receptionist needed for private real estate investment company in downtown Chicago. Schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm. Ideal candidate is comfortable multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational skills, is detail-oriented and reliable. MUST be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have excellent Internet research skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Answering phones and greeting guests

Ordering and maintaining office/pantry supplies

Assisting with preparations and oversight with office meetings, conferences, and gatherings 

Act as back-up for Administrative Assistants upon request

Print and bind presentations as needed

Salary is $40-48,000/year + full benefits. Start date is asap. To apply or for more information, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com.