SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists?develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

The San Francisco office of SmithGroup is looking for a Receptionist to join our team.?

Working with us, you will:

• Be the point of contact for visiting guests, vendors, and staff.
• Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate employee. Take accurate phone messages and ensure their delivery.
• Assure continual coverage of phones during normal business hours.
• Understand studio projects and clients in order to assist callers.
• Assist with coordination and setup of meetings and conferences, ordering food for meetings, and cleaning up conference rooms/kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen inventory.
• Assist with distribution of mail.
• Log all incoming packages, notify recipients, and distribute packages.
• Maintain the reception guide, access lists, and conference room schedule.
• Keep office clean and organized.
• Lock office at the end of the day.
• Assist with administrative assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

An ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of 2 years receptionist experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent SmithGroup to clients and visitors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service attitude.
• The ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment, as well as work independently under limited supervision.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package. The anticipated salary range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00 per hour, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more less than the anticipated hourly range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing education reimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits. SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed.