About HCC/CCI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family. The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.

Why Work for Us?

We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.

Position Description

This role will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, screening security monitors, flow of correspondence, as well as additional clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Open reception areas and switchboard promptly at 8:00am and throughout the day until 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
• Answer phones courteously and transfer calls to appropriate parties using an Avaya phone system
• Screen security monitors to ensure guest and employee safety
• Greet visitors and direct to appropriate personnel
• Maintain a professional reception area at all times
• Other projects as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2-3 years of corporate office experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; pleasant telephone voice; comfortable communicating with management and clients
• Punctual
• Professional appearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HCC/CCI we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.