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East Tennessee Community Design Center

Design Studio Director

East Tennessee Community Design Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37918


DESIGN STUDIO DIRECTOR

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.EAST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY DESIGN CENTER

Design Studio DirectorFull time: 40 hours/week, salary commensurate with experience, benefit package available

East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to make East Tennessee a better place to live and work by bringing professional design and planning assistance to community groups and nonprofit organizations. The role of the Design Studio Director is crucial in achieving this mission. Visit the website to learn more, communitydc.org.

This role, reporting to the ETCDC Executive Director, offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals and community members. The Design Studio Director will oversee all aspects of ETCDC design projects, including interaction with clients, volunteer advisors, and directing production of the ETCDC Design Studio Staff. Communication skills and organizational aptitude to coordinate meetings with community members, business owners, and public officials are essential. As the Design Studio Director, overall project coordination is important and includes:

Direct client interaction

Scheduling of projects

Producing and maintaining hourly budgets

Coordinating volunteers and clients

Producing visual documents for presentation

Computer graphics ability

Assisting in grant writing

Assisting committees with events

Working with the website consultants

Being an all-around team player

Education & Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, interior design, engineering construction management, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in design, construction or related profession.

More detail as to responsibilities are available upon interest in the position.

Please send a letter of interest and current resume by September 15, 2024 to Executive Director Duane Grieve at: ldgfaia@communitydc.org. In your letter of interest, please include a brief summary of your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

ETCDC is not just a nonprofit organization, but also an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace Employer, committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment for all.

1300 North Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917 865.525.9945

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Knoxville, TN 37917 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Knoxville, TN 37917: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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