Receptionist/Communications Assistant Posted Nov 02
Cook + Fox Architects, New York, NY
 
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Cook + Fox Architects focuses on creating beautiful environmentally-responsible design at all scales and building types. We believe in fostering an environment that supports creativity to pursue a transformative vision: beautiful design shaped by a strong connection to place, rigorous standards of sustainability, and a commitment to excellence through the collaborative process.

The best candidate has a demonstrated enthusiasm for environmental stewardship and is able to capture the vision of our firm. Your duties will include administration work and receptionist duties such as: answering phones; receiving and date-stamping mail, packages and drawings; ordering messengers; maintaining the firm’s contacts database and assisting with mailings. You will also support our communications team which includes: maintaining our project and media archive, completing various research tasks, and assisting with proposal and award submissions. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required and a familiarity with the Adobe suite is a plus. We are looking for someone who is bright and personable as well as highly organized and professional. The ideal candidate will be willing to take initiative and expand the responsibilities of the position. There is room for growth for the right person.

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via email “receptionist” in the subject line. Responses without a cover letter or without a resume will be discarded without review. No phone calls.