Office Administrator - Part Time New Boston, MA

CannonDesign; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

401k plan

Job summary

CannonDesign in Boston is seeking a part-time Front Office Administrator to provide administrative and operational support onsite. You will greet visitors, manage phones, calendars, travel, events, and onboarding, while maintaining a professional, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of related experience, a high school diploma (associates preferred), strong communication and organization skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Deltek.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Answer incoming calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel.
• Prepare or review expense reports for staff and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate internal office events and manage supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Can-do attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will provide part-time administrative and operational support for our Boston office. Due to the nature of this role, this position will be performed primarily onsite in the office. Must be available to work in the office Monday – Thursday and provide occasional coverage for office events in the evenings and on the weekends as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet and assist visitors, staff, and vendors with professionalism and warmth, creating a welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Serve as the first point of contact, ensuring a professional and welcoming presence for all who enter the office.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members or departments when required.
• Deliver service with a client-focused mindset, ensuring a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a supportive, firm-first office culture.
• Follow direction effectively and remain task-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, take meeting notes, and prepare or review expense reports for staff.
• Coordinate and execute internal office events, including arranging external services such as catering and supplies.
• Maintain inventory and organization of office and hospitality supplies to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support local onboarding efforts for new staff and assist with hospitality services to enhance the employee experience.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including USPS, FedEx, UPS, and courier services.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to quality. Identify issues or inefficiencies and elevate them appropriately for resolution.
• Use common software programs such as Microsoft Office and Deltek effectively to support administrative tasks and communications.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with record retention policy standards.
• Other duties as assigned; office or business unit size may be considered when evaluating the business need for this role.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of two years of related experience required.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree in relevant field preferred.
• Experience working in a professional services firm preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy with work is a must.
• Ability to work in highly collaborative and deadline driven environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to dive into projects and tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

The hourly range for this position is $23.89 to $29.86. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.