PROJECT MANAGER, ARCHITECTURAL - CENTER FOR ZERO WASTE DESIGN (BROOKLYN, NYC)
The Center for Zero Waste Design is looking for a Project Manager with architectural experience, preferably full time (part time over 60% also considered), to join our growing team. The Center is a fiscally sponsored non-profit with a mission to develop and implement design strategies, within buildings and public spaces, to help cities equitably achieve zero waste.
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Time will be split between the Center and consultancy ThinkWoven, these organizations share the same staff. Hybrid position in Brooklyn, NYC, with 2-3 days in office most weeks required.
Typical responsibilities will include the following:
Manage consulting projects for architectural design teams working on new or renovated developments, typically housing, to ensure they are designed with best practice strategies for reducing and better separating recycling and food scraps, enabling future zero waste operations. Perform waste calculations, figure out storage areas and represent waste movement and storage on building plans using VectorWorks CAD software.
Develop the circulate, contain or compost strategies from the Put Waste to Work vision plan for NYC, including assistance with grant proposals to convene stakeholders, put together case studies and develop action plans for ensuring all soils are regenerated with compost, or for reusable food and drinkware.
Research the context of waste management in different cities, including urban form, building code requirements, policies, local infrastructure & zero waste plans, eg. Hong Kong and Singapore.
Create and modify graphic diagrams in Adobe Illustrator to represent material storage and flows in buildings and cities, similar to those for this Vital City article on how to containerize NYC’s waste, or for the ABNY Grant for Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn.
Help develop best practices for organic waste collection and local processing, including on-site composting and use for soil regeneration and green infrastructure projects.
Prepare case studies of successful implementation of zero waste strategies.
Assist with grant proposals and promotional materials.
Ideal candidate will have the following:
Passionate about zero waste and circular, regenerative and equitable cities
Degree in architecture or urban design
3-8 years of work experience in architectural, urban design or related field
Knowledge of CAD software, Adobe Illustrator, and Excel
Systems thinker, able to understand interrelated issues affecting material flows
Proficient at research and writing
Well organized, analytical and conscientious
Compensation in the range of $60,000- $80,000 for full time (35 hours, 20 days vacation, no health insurance) or hourly rate of $35-$50/hour depending on experience. Must be legally authorized to work in US.
To apply please fill out this form, and email a single pdf under 10 MB to admin@centerforzerowastedesign.org with a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your resume / CV.
We recognize that Black, Latinx and other marginalized people suffer most from the negative environmental impacts from waste. We believe that these communities must be centered in our work, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff.