Landscape Architect, Design Lead

Company: DG2 Design

Company Website: http://dg2design.com

Contact Name: Kristy DeGuire

Contact Email: kdeguire@dg2design.com

Company Address: 4835 MO-109, Suite 102, Eureka, MO 63025 United States

Position Description:

Located in St. Louis County and practicing mainly in Missouri, DG2 Design is a landscape architecture company deeply committed to sustainable practices and our core mission: Nourishing, restoring, and connecting a more interconnected world.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, design-minded collaborator who represents the ethos and goals of the firm in both their temperament and their design skills. As design lead, you will help strengthen our capabilities in various design projects and have the opportunity to lead design discussions, support projects, and contribute significantly to project success.

Most importantly, the ideal candidate will have a proven capacity and desire to guide other less experienced studio participants as they mature into extraordinary designers themselves. Join our team and be a part of our small, diverse group of landscape architects! For more information, please visit our website or contact Kristy.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited University.

Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Strong communication skills.

Strong Design Passion and Experience.

Flexible work style, with the ability to meet challenging deadlines and client needs for multiple project scales.

Ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Suite, and Office 365.

Planting design knowledge and familiarity with regional planting materials is preferred.

Licensed Landscape Architect in the state of Missouri (preferred).

A valid US driver’s license is required.

Posted 03/04/2024

Landscape Designer, Entry Level

Company: DG2 Design

Company Website: http://dg2design.com

Contact Name: Kristy DeGuire

Contact Email: kdeguire@dg2design.com

Company Address: 4835 MO-109, Suite 102, Eureka, MO 63025 United States

Position Description:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, entry-level landscape designer who represents the ethos and goals of the firm in both their temperament and their design skills. You will assist our small, diverse team of landscape architects on all phases of projects from initial site investigations to public engagement and construction administration services, while growing your skills in project management.

Join our team and be a part of our small, diverse group of landscape architects! For more information, please visit our website or contact Kristy. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited University.

0-3 years of relevant professional experience.

Strong communication skills.

Strong Design Passion and Experience.

Flexible work style, with the ability to meet challenging deadlines and client needs for multiple project scales.

Ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, other various graphic rendering programs, and Office 365. Knowledge of Land F/X is preferred.

Planting design knowledge and familiarity with regional planting materials is preferred.

A valid US driver’s license is required.

Posted 03/04/2024

Experienced Landscape Architect, Kansas City

Company: Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects

Company Website: https://hoerrschaudt.com/

Contact Name: Meg Graham

Contact Email: mgraham@hoerrschaudt.com

Company Address: 1901 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 United States

Position Description:

Hoerr Schaudt is seeking talented, motivated, and energetic individuals with 2 to 6 years’ experience to join our growing Kansas City studio.

We seek individuals with strong design and graphic skills who are enthusiastic about the design of the public realm. The ideal candidates should be efficient, well organized, detail-oriented, and interested in all aspects of the landscape architecture design profession. We value individuals who can iterate design ideas, think critically, and thrive in collaborative team environments. As an interdisciplinary practice that emphasizes horticulturally rich design across diverse project types and scales, the landscape architect/designer role involves collaboration with our planting design and construction administration studios. The position also includes exposure and coordination with design collaborators and subconsultants. We are looking for someone who is nimble, efficient, and adaptable to evolving efforts and changing priorities.

Our Kansas City Studio is actively working on exciting large-scale civic projects across the country, such as the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Wichita’s Exploration Place Destination Playscape, and St. Louis’ Forest Park Steinberg Ice Rink Plaza and Pavilion. The 9-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden Expansion, connected to the Atlanta Beltline, features grand garden rooms terraced into the Piedmont landscape. The project includes spaces like a water labyrinth, amphitheater, walled display garden with a braided water channel, and a lower terraced water garden with planted islands. Wichita’s Exploration Place Park showcases ten distinct play areas celebrating regional ecologies and histories, including an Aviation Play Grove, Water Play Cascade, and a festival plaza with whirling jets carved into a prairie hillside.

Position Requirements:

The successful candidate demonstrates ability to integrate design ideas and think critically; team collaboration - an interest in learning the craft of place-making; the development of construction documents and participation in construction administration. Demonstrated experience with site construction documentation is a plus. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino is required, and experience with other 3D modeling software and associated plug-ins is welcomed. Consistent collaboration and communication within our team, across studios, and with design partners are essential aspects of this role. The candidate should proactively engage with mentors, conduct in-depth material and technical research, and excel in problem-solving; capable of both hand sketching and rendering and graphic communication. We are committed to diversity in every aspect of our work, and individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If this exciting opportunity resonates with you, please reach out to us – we look forward to hearing from you. Send resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of Human Resources at mgraham@hoerrschaudt.com

Posted 03/04/2024

Seasonal Community Outreach Advisor

Company: AFS-USA

Contact Name: Courtney Best

Contact Email: hr@afsusa.org

Company Address: 120 Wall St, Suite 1600, New York, NY 10005 USA

Position Description:

The Community Outreach Advisor (COA) is a part-time, remote position that reports to the Regional Director of the geographic area they are assigned. As a supporting member of the Field Team, COA’s work in partnership with the Regional Field Specialists and other stakeholders to help secure host family and school placements for incoming international exchange students. This role will assist the Regional Field Specialist (RFS) staff in lead generation, recruitment, screening, and monitoring host family applications as well as processes, paperwork, and data entry that supports the hosting recruitment effort to achieve measurable qualitative and quantitative goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Research and identify community-based organizations, special interest groups, businesses, and/or individuals that may be interested in partnering to promote AFS, particularly the hosting program and volunteer opportunities. Create social media content and promotional materials for volunteers and staff to use in the recruitment of Host Families Assist with the development and/or implementation of recruitment strategies in high-priority target areas. Additional research will be conducted on state vaccination and quarantine requirements. Support the Regional Field Specialist efforts to finalize host family placements by assisting with paperwork, data entry, phone calls, and other duties as assigned. Support the planning and implementation of volunteer-led community events, tabling, and targeted individual outreach and engagement. Maintain strict adherence to US Department of State regulations, as well as CSIET and AFS standards and guidelines.

WORK CONDITIONS: The Seasonal Community Outreach Advisor works remotely during the regular business hours of Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM EST. The position of Seasonal Community Outreach Advisor is part-time, 19 hours per week. Community Outreach Advisors may work outside regular business hours dependent on the needs of the department. Community Outreach Advisors may be asked to travel to and participate in tabling events in nearby communities and/or Area Team events with AFS Volunteers. The scheduled duration of this position is April 2024 through September 2024. Applicants must commit to the full duration of the position.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Compensation: $18/hour, no benefits, non-negotiable.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: AFS-USA is committed to maintaining a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure that we have the best, most creative talent on our team.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

Position Requirements:

At least two years of college, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Business degree, or equivalent work experience

Prior experience in community outreach, customer service, social media content creation, marketing, public relations, communications, or equivalent work experience preferred

Strong interpersonal skills

Sales/Marketing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, Canva and social media platforms

Strong verbal and written skills Ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Commitment to the mission and principles of AFS Intercultural Programs CRM and database management experience

Previous experience working collaboratively as a member of a virtual team

Applicants must have a private, quiet, and secure WFH workspace

Prior AFS involvement, or student exchange experience, a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Posted 03/04/2024