Careers

Department: Education
Reports to: Executive Director
Effective Date: February 2023
Salary Range: $95k to $105k annually

The Director of Education is responsible for managing the Center for Architecture’s K-12 educational programming and supervising education program staff. (Currently, Lead Design Educator, Education Program Coordinator, School Programs Manager and Youth Programs Manager). The Director reports directly to the CFA Executive Director and has regular interaction with the other members of the CFA staff and AIANY Chapter colleagues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee all education programs for K-12 students, teachers, and families which currently include:
- School Programs: Learning By Design:NY in-school residencies, Student Days, Professional Development for teachers
- Youth & Family Programs: After-School, Family Days, Vacation and Summer programs, and occasional Special Program offerings
• Teen Programs: Design Discovery weekend workshops, Discover Architecture career exploration, Annual Architecture and Design College FairSet annual and long-term programmatic goals for the Education Department in collaboration with CFA Board and management team and organize staff and schedules to achieve them
• Manage and supervise the Education staff and support their professional growth
• 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
• Strategize and oversee the development of architecture education resources made available to the public on our website
• Develop and manage Education Department budget in conjunction with Director of Finance & Operations and CFA management
• Collaborate with Exhibitions staff to produce annual K-12 education exhibition Building Connections
• Collaborate with Development Department on educational grants and fundraising proposals and reports
• Collaborate with Communications Department on year-round outreach and informational campaigns about educational programming through eblasts, enews articles, social media posts, etc.

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 particular 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

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Work to be conducted primarily in office, however some work may be conducted remotely via technology.
• Some lifting (up to 30 lbs). Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

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

Department: Member Services
Reports to: Managing Director
Effective Date: Feb 2023
Salary Range: $77,000 to $85,000 annually

Job Summary:
The Director of Policy represents the interest of AIA New York (“the Chapter”) and its membership in regard to public policy issues of importance to the practice of architecture. The position engages city, state, and federal agencies and policy makers to promote design excellence in NYC’s built environment, to support the value of architects as professionals, and to advocate for the practice of architecture. The Director of Policy is supervised by the AIANY Managing Director, while working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, legislative consultants, and relevant member committees.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and strengthen the Chapter’s government relationships with elected officials and agency representatives at the city, state, and federal levels;
• Monitor important issues in architecture, planning and development, and policy, and provide regular updates on these issues to Chapter leadership;
• Craft white papers and other documents in collaboration with the Advocacy and Policy committees that describe the Chapter’s position on various public policy issues;
• Organize and lead meetings with legislative offices in throughout the year to support the legislative agenda, including larger lobby days for members;
• Coordinate and/or deliver testimony at public hearings;
• Keep abreast of the policy positions established by AIA National and AIA New York state, and liaise with policy staff at those entities as needed, to coordinate advocacy efforts where appropriate;
• Develop and frame policy positions in connection with AIANY and Center for Architecture public exhibitions, symposia, and events;
• Plan and execute events focused on the nexus of architectural practices and public policy Develop and keep updated all content on the AIANY website related to public policy and advocacy issues;
• Work with member committees to advance policy agenda and campaigns;
• Provide updates to the membership on the Chapters policy work through written communications, briefings at Board meetings, and presentations at the Chapter Annual Meeting and Board Inaugural;

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, or related field, master’s degree preferred;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong knowledge of New York City, New York State, and Federal government agencies and elected officials;
• Demonstrated experience representing the public policy interests of professionals or an industry;
• Well organized and detail oriented;
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects;
• Excellent command of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database management

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Work to be conducted primarily in office, however some work may be conducted remotely via technology.
• Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.). Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

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

Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations
Salary Range: $58,000 to $65,000

The Facility Manager is responsible for custodial, building, and physical plant maintenance and operations of the Center for Architecture, a 15,000+ square foot cultural institution. The Facility Manager supervises a staff of 3-4 Facilities staff, and the department is tasked with the ongoing repair and maintenance of the Center, physical set up & breakdown for all events, and assisting in the installation and de-installation of exhibits of the Center.

Duties/Core Responsibilities:
Building Maintenance & Operations
• Schedules & Supervises all facilities personnel, approves timesheets, ensures personnel coverage for all time off requests.
• Oversees operation of HVAC systems, including a Geothermal system, monitoring their daily status, and working with maintenance contractors for issues.
• Manages contracts & vendor relationships for fire alarm, security system, and all other maintenance contracts (with Director of Finance & Operations).
• Tests & monitors building systems, schedules preventative maintenance, responds to urgent maintenance issues, participates in the creation of fire, evacuation, and emergency plans (with Director of Finance & Operations).
• Ensures compliance with all local and state safety requirements, including facility inspections and employee training as necessary, and ensures that all permits are up-to-date.
• Oversees all building repair and maintenance, including painting, lighting, and other equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates with all other staff as necessary regarding exhibits and programs.
• Orders all cleaning and other building supplies, as per operational budget.
• Provides support to the Director of Finance & Operations when requested.

Facilities Cleaning and Maintenance:
• Provides hands-on support in the cleaning of the facility, as per cleaning schedule.
• Replaces materials (lights, toiletries) as necessary.
• Assists in all set-ups and breakdowns as needed.
• Coordinate with building co-op personnel regarding co-op issues as necessary.
• Coordinate with 532 LaGuardia personnel regarding rental issues, as necessary.

Setup for Events:
• Coordinate with Operations & other Staff on the setup and schedule for all events taking place at the Center for Architecture.
• Arrange chairs, tables and other items necessary for all events.
• Oversee Facilities staff for before and after events.
• Coordinate with A/V staff where necessary.
• Coordinate with outside organizations as necessary.

Requirements:
• Certifications needed within the first 30-60 days: S95 – Supervision of fire alarm systems, S13 – Citywide standpipe system, and F03 – Indoor Place of Public Assembly personnel

Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of facilities management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, a cultural institution, or gallery
• Management experience a plus

Physical & Other Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk; climb ladders; board and operate mechanical lifts, and crouch, kneel, and crawl. The employee will be required to regularly lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally move/lift up to 75 pounds. Must have flexibility to work outside normal work schedule to handle emergencies and/or special work needs.

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

The Center for Architecture is seeking freelance Design Educators to teach in our K–12 architecture and design education programs. Our programs use hands-on, project-based design activities to enrich classroom studies, build students’ understanding and appreciation of architecture and the built environment, and develop their design skills and sensibilities.

Programs take place in schools and community sites throughout the city, and at the Center for Architecture in Greenwich Village and include:
• Learning By Design:NY Programs: in-school, multisession residencies offered during the school day or as after-school enrichment. Programs typically run for 6–10 weeks, serving multiple classes with weekly 90-minute classroom workshops on the program theme.
• Center-based Youth Programs:
o 3-day Vacation Programs held during public and private school breaks
o weeklong Summer Programs
o After-School Programs in 8-week Fall, Winter and Spring sessions
o weekend Design Discovery workshops for high school students

Design Educators are hired and paid on a per program basis. Candidates must be willing to travel to program sites throughout the city and to collaborate with partner teachers to develop age-appropriate, sequential lessons that integrate architecture and design into classroom studies.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, design, engineering and/or arts education;
• Minimum two years’ experience leading hands-on art/design projects with youth groups in a school, museum or community setting;
• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to work with students of varying abilities;
• Familiarity with NY State Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts and core curriculum standards.

Candidates will be asked to lead a demonstration lesson on a topic provided by the Center for Architecture. Additional training sessions on CFA curricula and pedagogy may also be required. Design Educators accepted for employment must attend an orientation session at the Center for Architecture and be fingerprinted by the Department of Education before taking on a program in a New York City public school. CFA will reimburse the fingerprinting fee.

Design Educators are paid on a per program basis as independent contractors at a rate of $125/90-minute classroom session with students. This is inclusive of travel and prep time needed for each session. 1-hour planning meetings with participating teachers are paid at the rate of $50/hour. Mandatory Center for Architecture training sessions are paid at $25/hour.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Qualified candidates should submit two lesson plans they have developed and taught on an architecture/design topic with examples of related student work, their resumé and a thoughtful cover letter to info@aiany.org. Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line of the email.

The Public Information Assistant is a part-time (approximately 12-18 hours per week) position that provides staffing support for the Center for Architecture’s front desk. The principal responsibility for this position is to welcome and provide basic information about AIA New York and the Center for Architecture to visitors and callers. In addition to staffing the front desk and directing phone calls, the Public Information Assistant conducts event check-in procedures and provides miscellaneous administrative support.

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Data entry
• Greeting and directing visitors
• Providing information about programs, events, and exhibitions to visitors and callers
• Organizing and restocking exhibition materials
• Assisting with the setup of smaller meetings and events
• Conducting event check-in/on-site registration, and receiving admission payments
• Providing administrative assistance for various projects

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent. Preference for students/recent graduates studying architecture, art history, museum studies or related fields.
• A friendly, customer service focused attitude.
• Museum or gallery experience a significant plus.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.

Start date: ASAP.

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