Resource Library Intern - Temporary Part-Time

Gensler is a leading architecture, design and planning firm with locations worldwide. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage. 

Your Role

Gensler’s Houston office is seeking a temporary part-time (20 hours) Resource Library Intern. In this role, you will assist the Regional Resource Director with maintaining the Design Library and enhancing project results through the following responsibilities.

What You Will Do

Vendor Relations

• Secondary point of contact with all vendors who reach out and visit Gensler, which includes scheduling vendor presentations, weekly breakfast fairs, appointments, events and communicating needs of design teams

• Update and manage vendor directory

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 Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) 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 to pick up extra samples

Product Trends and Office Support

• Assist in coordinating library product displays by curating rotating educational content (furniture, textiles, flooring, lighting, etc.)

• Help manage project palette reservations in the Design Center

Your Qualifications

• 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

How to Apply 

Please submit an online application and include a resume.

Submissions made in Microsoft Word will not be considered.