Executive Assistant

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology, and more. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people reflect our enduring commitment to sustainability and bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

Your Role

As an Executive Assistant for the Tampa team, you will be a cultural ambassador for our office with an integral role in daily business interactions. Embracing your passion for people and entrepreneurial spirit, you will provide executive support to the office & studio managing directors and partner with office leadership to elevate the transition of our hybrid workplace experience. You will be responsible for collaborating with key teams in support of our clients as

an influential contact for internal and external relations.

What You Will Do

Executive & Studio Administration

• Manage calendar and travel needs for (2) office managing directors and (2) studio directors.
• Process monthly expense reports.
• Proof and create presentations as needed.
• Answer and direct incoming calls for managing and studio directors.
• Coordinate logistics around monthly All-Hands meetings.
• Oversee membership renewals and office sponsorships as needed.
• Organize acquisition of gifts and acknowledgements as needed.
• Interact with financial reporting software and internal databases as needed.
• Be accountable for partnering with office and studio leadership to execute daily business operations, including handling of confidential organizational information.

Workplace Experience

• Partner with office leadership to evolve office culture.
• Lead hospitality efforts around visitors, food service, and safety.
• Build relationships with vendors to support our hybrid workplace experience.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and learning through support of office initiatives.
• Support meetings and events as needed.
• Act as an integrator.
• Be accountable for maintaining an exceptional workplace experience to fulfill the daily business operations for both our internal and external audiences.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience in an administrative capacity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Online meeting platforms.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign required.
• Action-oriented and a strong critical thinker with a desire to learn.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
• General knowledge of office operations preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new Executive Assistant in our incredible Tampa office. Learn more about our team here: https://www.gensler.com/offices/tampa

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.

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.

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.

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