Junior Workplace & Front Desk Agent
About the job
- Communicate confidently and courteously in German and English.
- Be comfortable in a front desk host role and enjoy direct interaction with people.
- Work in a structured and reliable way, take initiative, and be willing to perform hands-on operational tasks.
- Work on-site, as front desk coverage and physical office management are core duties.
- Stay organized while managing deliveries, appointments, and orders.
- Welcome guests, applicants, and employees at reception and act as the central contact for daily office matters.
- Manage packages, deliveries, and mail, and handle ticket and email inquiries promptly and with a solution-oriented approach.
- Monitor office supplies, drinks, and snacks and independently reorder stock as needed.
- Keep meeting rooms and collaboration spaces ready for use and tidy.
- Maintain contact with IT, Marketing, Facility Management, cleaning services, and suppliers; coordinate contractor appointments and ensure repairs are completed promptly.
- Help ensure office standards are followed and support workplace safety.
- Support the preparation and delivery of internal events and culture initiatives, including seasonal parties, Culture Talks, Diversity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility events.
About the company
Zenjob is a digital job placement platform in Germany that helps students and part-time workers find and book shifts through a mobile app. Users browse and filter shifts by location or type of work, apply with one click, and receive about half of their gross wage a few days after completing a shift. Partner companies post available shifts, and Zenjob earns revenue by charging them a fee for each successful placement, while job seekers access the service for free. The platform operates in more than 39 German cities and serves both job seekers and businesses needing temporary staff. Compared with traditional job hunting, Zenjob streamlines the process by eliminating lengthy applications and scheduling, offering immediate, on-demand access to flexible work. The company's goal is to simplify earning side income and connect students and other part-time workers with temporary staffing needs through an easy-to-use app.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$105.3M
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- Zenjob reported over 50,000 verified students and over 3,000 corporate customers in June 2026.
- Zenjob's average shift fulfilment rate exceeded 90% in 2026.
- Zenjob launched GOOD WORK branding in July 2025, strengthening employer and worker positioning.
What critics are saying
- Zenjob's employee count fell from 600 in Q2 2025 to 496 in 2026.
- Zenjob exited Dutch activities in 2023, signaling limited international expansion traction.
- Competitors can copy app-based shift booking; 2025's 16 job postings show slower scaling.
What makes Zenjob unique
- Zenjob's 2026 AI matching and same-day staffing beat traditional agencies.
- Zenjob serves exclusively enrolled students, creating a focused, regulated talent pool.
- Zenjob's digital workflow handles contracts, time tracking, and invoicing entirely online.
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Benefits
- Vacation: 28 days paid vacation
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options
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- Personal growth
- Annual training budget 750 EUR
- Mentoring Opportunities
- Career development conversations
- Urban Sports Club grant 30 EUR
- Gym Membership
- Monthly NAVIT credit 40 EUR
- Legendary Events