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Department: Education
Reports to: Youth Programs Manager
Effective Date: June 15, 2026
Organization: Center for Architecture
Classification: Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Role Overview:
The Center for Architecture’s Summer Programs are weekly architecture and design programs for students in Grades 3-12. Each program explores a different theme through art and building activities, design challenges, guided investigations of architectural examples, and field trips.

The Summer Program Administrative Assistants provide administrative support for Summer Programs and assist in the classrooms as needed. As a Summer Programs Administrative Assistant, you will be involved all behind the scenes aspects of running Summer Programs as well as an active participant in daily classroom activities.

Administrative Duties/Responsibilities:
• Manage ordering, organization, and preparation of program supplies
• Manage all printed materials for programs
• Manage field trip booking confirmations
• Create and update student registrations, distribution lists, and check-in sheets
• Act as a liaison between the classroom educators and assistants and the office staff
• Communicate staffing plans and changes to the classroom educators and assistants
• Assist with email and phone communications to families
• Assist with program evaluations
• Assist with financial documentation and reporting
• Organize all program photos and select images for publicity purposes

Classroom Duties/Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the daily check-in/check-out, liaise with parents, assist in final presentations, and help educator with program evaluations
• Assist with coordination and supervision for weekly field trips
• Supervise and actively participate in lunch and recess hour activities
• Help with daily program prep and clean-up
• Respond to all emergencies and assist in the program's needs as directed. Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
• B.A. in Arts Education, Arts Administration, Museum Education, Architecture, or related fields (completed or currently pursuing)
• Minimum 2 years' experience facilitating youth programs (Ages 8-17)
• Experience working with students in an academic, tutoring, mentoring, and/or recreational capacity
• Interest in both the administrative and teaching sides of museum education.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in CFA’s educational programming & mission
• Professional and friendly manner
• Assistants will be required to complete CFA-paid First Aid/CPR training

Physical Requirements:
• Daily activities include walking, prolonged hours of standing, bending, and lifting at least 15 pounds.

Compensation: $25/hour
Dates: June 15–26, 2026: Program prep and orientation, 30–40 hours
July 6–August 21, 2026: Summer Programs in session
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday (8 AM start on Mondays)
**Housing is not provided; Summer Program Administrative Assistants should live within a daily commutable distance and are responsible for their own transportation. **

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to [email protected]. Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Department: Education
Reports to: Youth Programs Manager
Effective Date: June 15, 2026
Organization: Center for Architecture
Classification: Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Role Overview:
The Center for Architecture’s Summer Programs are weekly architecture and design programs for students in Grades 3-12. Each program explores a different theme through art and building activities, design challenges, guided investigations of architectural examples, and field trips.

The Summer Program Assistants provide artistic and administrative support to the Design Educators leading the Summer Programs. As a Summer Programs Assistant, you will serve as an assistant educator supervising and mentoring students in the classroom and on field trips. You will help guide students through the creative process of designing and building their own architectural models.

We will be hiring three assistants: Elementary Focus (Grades 3-5), Elementary and Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Middle School and High School classes (Grades 9-12).

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assist with all activities in the classroom and on field trips, including individual support for students' final projects
• Support Design Educator with supervision and classroom management, supporting a safe classroom environment
• Serve as a positive role model for the students and staff in the program. Use good judgment in decision making, problem-solving, and mentoring children/young adults
• Seek guidance and assistance from staff regarding student-related concerns and follow through on communication as needed
• Supervise and actively participate in lunch and recess hour activities
• Coordinate the daily check-in/check-out, liaise with parents, assist in final presentations, and help educator with program evaluations
• Help with daily program prep and clean-up
• Document program activities through photos
• Respond to all emergencies and assist in the program's needs as directed. Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
• B.A. in Arts Education, Museum Education, Architecture, or related fields (completed or currently pursuing)
• Minimum 2 years' experience facilitating youth programs (ages 8 and 17)
• Experience working with students in an academic, tutoring, mentoring, and/or recreational capacity
• Hands-on model building and artistic skills, including Xacto knife cutting
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in CFA’s educational programming & mission
• Professional and friendly manner
• Assistants will be required to complete CFA-paid First Aid/CPR training.
• For Middle School and High School assistants, experience working with SketchUp digital design program is a plus

Physical Requirements:
• Daily activities include walking, prolong hours of standing, bending, lifting at least 15 pounds.

Compensation: $25/hour
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday - Friday (8 AM start on Mondays)
Dates: June 15–26, 2026: Program prep and orientation, 30–40 hours
July 6–August 21, 2026: Summer Programs in session
**Housing is not provided; Summer Program Assistants should live within a daily commutable distance and is responsible for their own transportation**

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to [email protected]. Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line of your email. Please specify in your cover letter which ages you are interested in working with (Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12). No phone calls, please.

Department: Education
Reports to: Youth Programs Manager
Effective Date: June 15, 2026
Organization: Center for Architecture
Classification: Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Role Overview:
The Center for Architecture’s Summer Programs include three, two-week Architectural Design Studios for students entering Grades 10-12. In this program, high school students interested in exploring architecture or enhancing their design skills receive a comprehensive introduction to a first-year college-level architectural studio. The class responds to a project brief, studies building precedents, explores spatial concepts, and conducts a site analysis. These skills and research are used to inform the development of an independent project from concept to final design.

The Summer Design Studio Assistant provides artistic and administrative support to the Design Educators leading the Architectural Design Studios. As a Summer Design Studio Assistant, you will serve as an assistant educator supervising and mentoring students in the classroom and on field trips. You will help guide students through the creative process of designing and building their own architectural models.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assist with all activities in the classroom and on field trips, including individual support for students' final projects
• Support Design Educator with supervision and classroom management, supporting a safe classroom environment
• Serve as a positive role model for the students and staff in the program. Use good judgment in decision making, problem-solving, and mentoring young adults
• Seek guidance and assistance from staff regarding student-related concerns and follow through on communication as needed
• Coordinate the daily check-in/check-out, liaise with parents, assist in final presentations, and help educator with program evaluations
• Help with daily program prep and clean-up
• Document program activities through photos
• Respond to all emergencies and assist in the program's needs as directed. Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
• B.A. or M.A in Architecture, or related fields (completed or currently pursuing)
• Minimum 2 years' experience facilitating youth programs (ages 8 - 17)
• Experience working with students in an academic, tutoring, mentoring, and/or recreational capacity
• Hands-on model building and artistic skills, including Xacto knife cutting
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in CFA’s educational programming & mission
• Professional and friendly manner
• Assistants will be required to complete CFA-paid First Aid/CPR training

Physical Requirements:
• Daily activities include walking, prolonged hours of standing, bending, and lifting at least 15 pounds

Compensation: $25/hour
Dates: June 15–26, 2026: Program prep and orientation, 30-40 hours
July 6-August 14, 2026: Architectural Design Studios in session
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday (8 AM start on Mondays)
**Housing is not provided; Summer Design Studio Assistants should live within a daily commutable distance and are responsible for their own transportation**

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to [email protected]. Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Department: Exhibitions and Programs
Reports to: Director of Exhibitions and Programs
Effective Date: March 2026
Organization: Center for Architecture
Classification: Part-Time

The Center for Architecture, New York, is seeking applicants for the position of Programs and Exhibitions Assistant. This role will be part of the core team producing evening public programs at the Center for Architecture. This role will also participate in the production of Archtober, the Center for Architecture’s annual architecture and design festival that brings together over 100 design organizations across the five boroughs. Qualified applicants should have either education or experience in the field of architecture and/or an interest in architecture.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Programs
• Work with Executive Director and Director of Exhibitions and Programs to schedule programs in CFA calendar
• Coordinate directly with program organizers to set content, run of show, and presentations
• Assist with marketing of events, identifying partners and new audiences to share events with based on event content
• Manage salesforce registration pages for all events
• Assist in coordination of any catering/special event materials (ie book sales for book talks, etc)
• Work with AV staff to execute presentation materials

Exhibitions
• Help procure exhibition content in collaboration with curators for each exhibition
• Assist with the installation and deinstallation of exhibition materials
• Assist with preparation of contracts with consultants and outside vendors
• Assist the maintenance of exhibitions

Archtober
Partner Relations
• Communicate directly with 100+ partners about schedule, updates, and design of the festival
• Be main point of contact for partners as questions arise, directing them to the correct department or answer

Building of the Day
• Assist with creating building list
• Conduct outreach to architects, building owners, etc to coordinate tours
• Maintain tracking documents
• Manage website content related to BOD, inflow of bookings

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
• Associate’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated interest in architecture and design
• Strong writing background
• Detail-oriented
• Enjoys collaborating with a small team
• Experience with MS products, including Outlook
• Experience with web site CMS (Wordpress, Webflow, etc.)
• Experience with Adobe products preferred but not required
• Knowledge of fundraising software (Salesforce) preferred but not required
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Upbeat, outgoing, motivated self-starter
• Based in NYC


Location: This is an in-person role, 3 days a week. The Center for Architecture is located at 536 LaGuardia Place, NY, NY.
Salary: $30-33/hour
Position Reports to: Director, Exhibitions and Programs

Physical Requirements: Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.). Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to [email protected]. Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Department: Learning & Engagement
Reports to: Executive Director
Effective Date: March 2026
Organization: Center for Architecture
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary:
The Director of Learning & Engagement leads the Center for Architecture’s educational strategy, overseeing all learning programs, and supervising the Learning & Engagement team. This role is responsible for strengthening existing programs, expanding offerings for non–K–12 audiences, and developing strategic partnerships that advance CFA’s mission.

The Director reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with CFA staff, AIA New York Chapter colleagues, Board members, funders, and key external stakeholders.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Oversee all education programs for K-12 students, teachers, youth and families, including:
- School Programs: Learning By Design: NY in-school residencies, School Visits, Professional Development for teachers
- Youth & Family Programs; Family Days, Vacation and Summer programs, and occasional Special Program offerings
- Community programs serving youth and families
- Teen Programs: Weekend workshops, Discover Architecture career exploration, Annual Architecture and Design College Fair
• Set annual and long-term programmatic goals for the Learning & Engagement Department in collaboration with the management team, organizing staff and schedules to achieve them
• Supervise and coach the Learning & Engagement team (Lead Design Educator, Design Educator, School Programs Manager, Youth Programs Manager)
• Hire, train, manage and evaluate a roster of freelance design educators with assistance from Youth and School Program Managers; expand this group as needed to meet demand and expand program audiences
• Evaluate and improve existing programs to ensure high quality
• Develop new programs, initiatives, and partnerships to expand programming to new audiences
• Implement and integrate the legacy AIANY Tours program into the CFA program offerings, developing and expanding its reach and audience engagement
• Strategize and oversee the development of architecture education resources made available to the public on our website
• Develop and manage the Learning & Engagement Department budget in conjunction with Finance and Ops Director; Partner with the finance department to reconcile related receivables from various agencies
• Collaborate with Exhibitions staff to produce bi-annual exhibition
• Collaborate with Development Department on educational grants and fundraising proposals and reports
• Collaborate with the Communications Department on year-round outreach and informational campaigns about educational programming through eblasts, enews articles, social media posts, etc
• Manage NYC Public Schools Arts Vendor Contract and relationships with NYCPS program partners

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, design, engineering and/or arts or museum education/administration
• 10+ years’ experience and proven expertise in education program administration including school, youth and community programming
• Solid understanding of K-12 curriculum standards for New York City, NY State and nationally, with expertise on connections to architecture and design/STEAM programming
• Excellent project managements skills, able to prioritize tasks, coordinate a team effort, and meet deadlines
• Expertise leading hands-on art/design projects with youth groups in school, museum and community settings
• Professional and friendly manner
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, thorough and accurate
• Experience with fundraising and grant-writing
• Strong computer skills including Office 365, Adobe Suite, and CRM or data management software

CFA/AIA NY operates on a hybrid schedule with two remote workdays per week. This role includes occasional offsite program needs and select weekend commitments based on programming schedules.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to [email protected]. Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands listed below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with some remote work as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Must be able to move about the office, gallery, and program spaces to support events, meetings, and educational activities.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 30 lbs. occasionally (such as program supplies or exhibition materials).
• Must be able to set up and break down program spaces, which may involve bending, reaching, and light physical activity.
• Periods of standing and walking may be required during programs or events.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.