Office Assistant - Temporary
Gensler
Seattle, WA
Gensler is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to join our Seattle office for the period of Dec 16, 2025 to Feb 2026. We are looking for someone who will take pride in our beautifully designed workspace andwantsto play a key role in itsupkeep. We are a supportive and friendly group committed to a thriving culture, diversity, and shared success. We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, an effective decision maker, and able to balance working independently and pitching in. This person will be an important part of our team, taking ownership of key areas of our office, supplies, events coordinationassistance, and facilitiesassistance.
What You Will Do
The hours are 7:30am-4:30pm for three days a week with availability to assist with after hours events as needed.
Kitchen maintenance. Take ownership of the upkeep, cleanliness and supplies for our kitchen making sure it is a functional and inviting place for employees.
Copy room maintenance. Our copy room is an important part of our office with lots of activity. You will help assure the room is clean, and all supplies are stocked and organized.
Support the Workplace Experience Team withoffice wide initiatives, events, organization, culture, processes, and systems
Work closely with the Workplace Experience Manager to help with the general upkeep and appearance of office as needed.
Partial coverage of front desk, including phoneduty , and assisting clients and vendors on the phone and in person, and shipping/receiving assistance.
Storage areas. Assuring our storage rooms are well stocked, organized and clean.
Conferencerooms:Take ownership of the upkeep organization andcleanlinessof all meeting spaces(including wiping down tables and dusting shelving).
Light IT for employees needing desk set up assistance.
Events assistance. Help by ordering items and offering general assistance to event teams.
Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Your Qualifications
3+ years of experience in an administrative capacity, preferred
Similar experience in a corporate environment and/or high standard customer service experience preferred.
Must be polished and professional.
Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
Must be friendly and natural a team player.
The base salary will be $18 per hour. This role is an in-office opportunity and does not offer hybrid or remote work.
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 celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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About the Company
Gensler
As architects, designers, planners and consultants, we partner with our clients on some 3,000 projects every year. These projects can be as small as a wine label or as large as a new urban district. With more than 3,500 professionals networked across 43 locations, we serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise withglobal perspective wherever new opportunities arise.
Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.
Clients
We have more than 2,000 active clients—large and small, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit—a true cross-section of the global economy. We put ourselves in the world of our clients to see issues and challenges through their eyes. Our approach to individual projects is always viewed in the context of our clients' larger business plans and strategies, enabling us to add more value to their enterprises.
Everything we do is organized around providing the best possible service to our clients. As we've grown, we've expanded resources and diversified our expertise to provide a 24/7-platform for delivering client projects, regardless of size, complexity or location.
Leadership
Gensler uses a collaborative model of senior leadership. Our Board of Directors sets overall strategy and policy. Executive Directors Andy Cohen, David Gensler and Diane Hoskins run the firm, working with and through our Management Committee. Together, they direct and integrate our practices, offices, and design and delivery teams to serve our clients effectively on a global, 24/7 basis.
Behind each client is a worldwide network of architects, designers, planners and consultants led by 196 Principals in 43 locations, a firm with an international reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects.
Please view our 2013 Appointments website to meet our newest Gensler Principals, Senior Associates and Associates.