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# Part Time Receptionist at Whalar Group

- **Company:** Whalar Group
- **Location:** Venice, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whalarinc/jobs/6146333004

## Job description

Job Title: PT Receptionist

Location: Venice, CA

Reports to: Assistant General Manager

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Department: Operations

The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group, is a first-ever creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation, offering Creators an I.R.L. platform to Learn, Make, and Belong. With Venice, CA already opened, and Brooklyn, NY opening in Fall 2025, and London/EMEA opening in 2026, the campuses are designed to empower and support career Creators and creative professionals, providing a dynamic environment explicitly tailored to their needs. Each campus features state-of-the-art, mixed-use content studios, and hosts impactful programming that empowers members to collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses within a thriving community.

The Lighthouse expands opportunities and creative capabilities, offering Creators a dedicated space to co-create, connect, and lead the businesses shaping creative culture. Learn more: [www.thelighthouse.com](http://www.thelighthouse.com/).

About the role:

Reception team members at The Lighthouse are friendly, organized, customer service professionals who are passionate about popular culture and the creative arts. This role plays an essential role in creating unparalleled experiences for our members.  The Reception Team will help build a positive professional environment while remaining committed to our brand ethos.  This role  is the first point of contact for all members and their guests. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for customer service, self awareness, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

- Greet and assist members and guests upon arrival, providing a warm and professional welcome.
- Impeccable understanding of campus operations to support in addressing inquiries and providing information about events and services
- Manage the day to day operations of the reception area, including check-ins, scheduling meeting rooms, and regular communication with Valet, Security, and campus leadership.
- Assist with executing day of the event tasks, including setup and check-in for large scale brand partnership events.
- Become experts on navigating our CRM platform, Peoplevine.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance the member experience and address any issues or concerns.
- Spark connections and creativity between members through empathy, authenticity, and joy.
- Execute surprise and delight moments for our members and guests.
- Collaborate with leadership on projects and process improvements.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

- A minimum of 2 years experience in a hospitality or customer service role.
- Solid understanding, or willingness to learn, customer relationship management platforms and applications.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Strong problem-solving skills and the superpower of sparking connections.
- Excellent communication.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- A degree or certificate in the arts or media production or hospitality is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand or remain in one area for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift supplies or products up to 20-25 lbs
- Comfortable working in different environments, from a theater setting to more intimate podcast studios.

Our values:

At The Lighthouse, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.

The Lighthouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.

## About Whalar Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Whalar Group is a creator economy ecosystem comprising six companies — including a leading creator agency, talent management, technology, a gaming studio, a venture studio, and a physical creator campus — all built to liberate the creative voice and empower creators.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: London, UK (with offices in Berlin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Málaga, New York, and Tallinn)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Neil Waller and James Street

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Creator economy, influencer marketing, talent management, advertising technology, gaming, venture building, education
- Target customers: B2B (brands, platforms, CMOs) and B2C (creators, talent)
- Mission: To liberate the creative voice and rid the world of meaningless marketing by creating a one-of-a-kind creator ecosystem

## Products & Services
- **Whalar**: A global, award-winning, full-service creator and social agency that unlocks the potential of creators, brands, and platforms.
- **Sixteenth**: A leading global 360° creator talent management company (“the home of good influence”) that builds careers and businesses of top creators through strategic partnerships.
- **Foam**: A digital creator operating system that validates success in a measurable way, bridging gaps between creators, managers, and brands.
- **The Lighthouse**: A first-of-its-kind physical creator campus where creators and their teams can learn, make, and belong.
- **Umi Games**: A gaming studio that connects brands to creators and builds immersive experiences within platforms like Fortnite.
- **Moby Ventures**: A venture studio that brings creators’ ideas for brands and products to life.
- **Business of Creativity**: An education and consultancy hub dedicated to helping individuals and companies unlock their creative potential to drive growth.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~300 employees globally (as of 2025) across six subsidiaries
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; works with top global creators and renowned brands (names not specified in search results)
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from a single influencer marketing agency to a group of six companies; launched a talent management arm (Sixteenth), a physical campus (The Lighthouse), a gaming studio (Umi Games), a venture studio (Moby Ventures), and a technology platform (Foam); won major industry accolades; operates across the US, UK, Germany, Spain, and Estonia.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique ecosystem**: No other company offers the same end-to-end support for creators — from agency and talent management to technology, gaming, physical spaces, and venture building.
- **Deep creator trust and proximity**: Whalar Group positions itself as the entity that “gets creators” better than anyone, with unmatched understanding and relationships.
- **Independence**: Remains fiercely independent, allowing long-term bets and creative freedom.
- **Diversified revenue streams**: Multiple business lines (agency fees, talent commissions, software subscriptions, gaming partnerships, venture equity, education) reduce risk.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale the ecosystem**: Continue integrating the six companies to provide a seamless creator journey.
- **Expand the physical campus**: The Lighthouse is a flagship initiative to deepen creator relationships and foster community.
- **Technology investment**: Foam is positioned as the operating system for the creator economy, likely a key growth driver.
- **Global footprint**: Grow presence in existing hubs (US, UK, Europe) and potentially enter new markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. Six employee resource groups support people of different races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/remote-friendly — employees have home office reimbursement and monthly phone/internet stipends. Offices in Berlin, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Málaga, New York, and Tallinn.
- **Perks**: 25 days paid vacation + office closure between Christmas and New Year’s; generous parental leave; 401(k) with 4% matching (US) and pension (UK); professional development stipend; one week of paid volunteer time; home office setup reimbursement.
- **Impact**: Work with top creators and global brands, directly shaping the future of the creator economy.
- **Growth opportunities**: The company is expanding rapidly across multiple verticals, offering career mobility and the chance to work on innovative projects (e.g., gaming, physical campus, venture studio).

## Sources
1. [whalargroup.com](https://whalargroup.com/) – Company overview and ecosystem
2. [whalargroup.com/careers](https://whalargroup.com/careers/) – Careers page with perks and culture
3. [whalargroup.com/our-story](https://whalargroup.com/our-story/) – Founders, history, employee count, locations
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/whalarinc](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whalarinc) – Current job openings
5. [whalar.com/about](https://www.whalar.com/about) – Additional details on Whalar agency and group structure

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