Receptionist

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Receptionist serves as the face and first impression of Howard Hughes for all internal and external clients. In this role, the Receptionist is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The ideal candidate for this role maintains the utmost professionalism, superior customer service, is able to anticipate needs for all office events and is able to manage ad hoc projects as needed.

What You Will Do

• Reception & Workplace Experience

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and calls, directing inquiries appropriately while ensuring a polished front office experience. Maintain lobby flow, coordinate daily lunches, oversee common areas, and support building needs through liaison with property management and internal teams.

• Meeting & Administrative Support

Coordinate logistics for meetings and office events-including scheduling, catering, AV setup, and material preparation-while supporting report generation, spreadsheet tracking, and interdepartmental administrative needs. Proactively collaborate with support teams to enhance in-office efficiencies and overall team support.

• Facilities & Office Operations

Manage mailroom operations, including sorting, distributing, and sending mail; maintain adequate supplies for shipping, break rooms, kitchens, and office equipment. Ensure printers/copiers are fully stocked, supervise porter staff, and perform light cleaning to maintain a professional and functional work environment.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience

• High school Diploma/GED, associate or undergraduate degree preferred.

• 3+ years experience as receptionist or administrative assistant

• Exceptional communication skills-both verbal and written.

• Strong ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.

• Highly proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams.

• Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g. AI and blockchain etc.) to drive innovation and continuous learning.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator and collaborator.

• Critical thinker and problem-solver.

• Customer-focused with a passion for the employee experience.

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset.

• Flexible, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

Competencies

• Builds networks

• Courage

• Curiosity

• Growth mindset

• Inclusive

• Business insight

• Communicates effectively

• Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Generous PTO policy

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgelandin the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Villagein Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.