Library Coordinator (Temporary/Part-time)

Your Role

Gensler's Chicago office is seeking a temporary, part-time Library Coordinator. This Library Coordinator will assist the Regional Resource Director with maintaining the materials library (a.k.a. Gensler Chicago Design Center) and enhancing project results through the following responsibilities. Assigned tasks will help the individual become familiar with the material resources that are available to the A&D community as well as the organization and workings of a design firm. They will gain hands-on experience while helping project teams assemble their palettes.

What You Will Do

Vendor Relations

• Secondary point of contact with all vendors who reach out and visit Gensler, which includes attending vendor presentations, weekly breakfast tradeshows, library appointments, industry events, and communicating needs of design teams
• Update and manage vendor directory using Designer Pages Pro

Library Maintenance

• Maintain, catalog and organize a Resource Center full of current samples
• Assist designers in locating materials and information
• Research products that support our sustainability goals (learn more about the Gensler Product Sustainability Standards here)
• Sort and file new materials
• Ensure all borrowed materials are returned to the library and filed appropriately
• Manage sample returns, including sorting, packing and shipping materials or arranging for vendors to pick up materials
• Coordinate with interior design schools, Material Bank, and SwatchBox to pick up extra samples and stay waste-free

Product Trends and Office Support

• Prepare regular digital product updates to share with the North Central Region
• Help manage project palette reservations throughout the office
• Assist in tracking CEU attendance during virtual Lunch and Learns

Your Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Must be organized, proactive, and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills and a hospitable disposition
• Must be able to prioritize and focus in a very fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic and capable team player interested in contributing, learning, and growing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Former workplace/design firm experience a plus
• Active member of local design community a plus * Ability to lift 20+ pounds

**The estimated base salary range for this position is $26 - 30/hour. Final compensation is contingent on location and relevant skills, qualifications and experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visitGreat People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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 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 and local law.

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