Your Role
As a Receptionist (Temporary, Part-time), you will be the first point of contact for our clients, vendors, and staff. The Receptionist represents Gensler's values and professionalism while demonstrating a high level of client service. This temporary position's duration is May 20, 2026 through August 7, 2026.
What You Will Do
Answer phone through Teams and direct callers appropriately or take messages
Greet/welcome all guests and notify the appropriate staff member of their arrival
Receive applicants for interviews
Receive samples from vendors
Direct deliveries to the mail room
Process parking validations for clients/visitors
Assist clients/consultants/vendors & staff with any questions
Monitor the conference room reservation system throughout the day and notify appropriate staff of possible conflicts
Assist with booking and canceling conference room reservations
Ensure lobby and lobby-facing conference rooms remain tidy throughout the day
Update Monthly Office Event Calendar
Assist with administrative projects/tasks/special events, as needed
Your Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity
Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Excellent organizational and technical skills (MS Office)
“Can-Do” attitude: must be able to determine priorities and exhibit a high level of initiative and follow-through
Must be able to function well both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the Firm, clients, and consultants
Must be able to work overtime on an as-needed basis
Must have a professional personal presentation
Must have professional phone-etiquette
Must be reliable
Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; M-F
**The hourly rate will be estimated between $18.50 - 20.50 per hour contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
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What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
