Administrative Assistant

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.

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HOK Boston is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our growing office. The Administrative Assistant serves as the public face of HOK's Boston studio, ensuring a welcoming, organized and efficient workplace for employees, clients and visitors. This role oversees office operations, facilities coordination, employee experience, events and administrative support, helping foster a positive studio culture while maintaining a professional and high-functioning office environment.

This is a full-time position that requires being on-site at our Boston office 5 days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reception & Hospitality: Act as the welcoming public face of the studio by greeting guests, managing incoming calls with professionalism, and providing exceptional service to internal and external clients.
• Office Environment & Cleanliness: Take ownership of the studio's appearance-including the reception area, kitchen, conference rooms and interiors library-ensuring the space remains neat, professional, and organized while encouraging staff to participate in maintaining office standards.
• Facilities & Vendor Management: Serve as the primary liaison with building management, subcontractors, and vendors for office maintenance, repairs, catering, and firm-hosted "Lunch and Learns."
• Daily Operations: Manage incoming and outgoing mail/deliveries, coordinate the returning of design samples, and oversee the inventory and purchase of office supplies.
• Culture & Event Planning: Champion team morale by leading communications and coordinating food, beverages, and RSVPs for studio-wide gatherings (Summer Outings, Holiday Parties, First Thursdays) as well as volunteer and fundraising events.
• Administrative Support: Keep the office running smoothly by scheduling conference rooms, setting up MS Teams meetings, processing expense reports, supporting Principals on an as-needed basis, and managing task loads for high school interns.
• Marketing Support: Assist with upcoming proposals by assembling standard boilerplate materials, coordinating the printing and binding of packages, managing event/AIA registrations, and handling client gifts and holiday cards.
• Onboarding: Facilitate a seamless experience for new hires by preparing agendas, distributing information, and ensuring access to studio-wide resources and communication channels.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Previous reception, clerical, or related office administration experience preferred.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to interact comfortably with all levels of visitors and staff.
• Welcoming, friendly, professional, reliable, dependable, and prompt.
• Expert multi-tasker and prioritizer with the ability to juggle multiple calls and guests at one time, making each feel their needs are being well handled.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain a neat and tidy work area.
• Ability to work efficiently, in an organized manner, and with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

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Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.