Your Role
As a Receptionist, 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 February 5, 2026 through February 6, 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
**The hourly rate will be estimated between $22 - $25 an 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.
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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.
