Part-Time Office Assistant - Degenkolb Engineers

Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com

Position Description: Our San Francisco office is currently seeking a part-time, in-person office assistant to join our administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain administrative work experience in a professional services environment. 

Ideal Candidate: We're looking for an enthusiastic, detail-minded person with a creative and collaborative work style. 

Compensation: The pay rate for this position is $20/ hour. This is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws.

Culture: Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. We offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, mentor, and diversity programs. To learn more about the company, please visit our website using the link below:

https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Job Summary: The Office Assistant provides in-person, part-time support to the San Francisco office staff 16 - 23 hours per week (flexible Tuesday - Thursday schedule) with a variety of duties. 

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Perform general office duties such as scanning, photocopying, binding documents, shipping activities, and running errands.
• Serve as back-up for the Front Desk Receptionist, to include answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Stock various supplies, pick up and deliver office mail.
• Set up conference rooms and clean up after meetings/lunches.
• Perform kitchen duties including loading/unloading dishwasher and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Assist Engineering, Accounting, Library/Records, and Marketing Departments on special projects as requested.

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and with colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• Good organization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Ability to follow instructions, handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision, and detail-oriented.
• Computer proficiency - familiarity with Microsoft Office programs is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or otherwise transport 40-50 lbs.

Application Process: Click Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter (either as a merged PDF with your resume or uploaded as a separate document) explaining why you are interested in this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.