Office Administrator - Part Time

The role

The successful candidate will provide part-time administrative and operational support for the Boston office. This includes greeting visitors, managing office supplies, and coordinating internal events.

What you will do

• Greet and assist visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Serve as the first point of contact.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct inquiries.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Take meeting notes and prepare or review expense reports.
• Coordinate and execute internal office events.
• Maintain inventory of office and hospitality supplies.
• Support local onboarding efforts for new staff.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Ensure compliance with record retention policy standards.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Ability to work in highly collaborative and deadline driven environment
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Nice to have

• Associates degree in relevant field
• Experience working in a professional services firm

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

Before you apply

• Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
• All employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training.

About the company

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. They use Living-Centered Design to solve challenges for clients and society.