Receptionist

Gensler; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Gensler in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients, vendors, and staff. Hours are 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with duties including greeting guests, directing calls, coordinating visits, and maintaining the lobby area.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, two years of administrative experience, and proficiency with MS Office. This position offers an hourly wage of $18.50–$20.50, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Information

Posting Date: 09-24-2026

Time Type: Part-Time

Job ID: 9115

Areas of Expertise: Business Operations

Job Category: Business Operations

Locations

Los Angeles, CA, US

Your Role

As a Receptionist (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. The hours will be 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; M-F.

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
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 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 $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 Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity HR employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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