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Resource Library Intern - Temporary Part-Time

CompanyGensler
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Regional Resource Director in maintaining the design library, managing vendor relations, and organizing material samples. They will also support design teams by researching sustainable products and coordinating library displays.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
8056
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert
About the Role

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. 

Key Skills
Vendor relationsLibrary managementOrganizationCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeSustainability researchInventory managementProject coordinationAttention to detailTeamworkProactiveTime management
Categories
Art & DesignAdministrativeEnvironmental & SustainabilityConsulting