Call for Co-Managing Director

Open Architecture / New York is seeking a Co-Managing Director to join our Board of Directors.

Responsibilities include:

  • The day-to-day running of the organization.

  • Developing short and long-term plans for the future of Open Architecture NY.

  • Leading the organization and developing its organizational culture, maintaining an intimate knowledge of events, budget, assets, information, communications, outreach, advocacy, and all other resources to increase the organization's success and profile.

  • Serving as the bridge between Open Architecture’s main headquarters and the New York chapter.

  • Mentoring & motivating all directors, project coordinators, partners, and volunteers.

Requirements:

  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.

  • Background or experience working in a management position.

  • Availability to dedicate at least 3 hours per week.

Please note that this is a volunteer position and is unpaid.

If you are interested, please send your resume and a brief letter of intent to Elsa Ponce at elsa@oacny.org.


Build Day Core Volunteer Team - Concrete Safaris Office

UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to COVID, the build days will not take place until January/February 2022. Further information will be updated here and Open Architecture New York instagram (@openarch_ny).

Open Architecture New York will be leading groups of volunteers to build out an office renovation for Concrete Safaris, an East Harlem based non-profit. We are looking for a Core Volunteer Team that will work with a Project Coordinator to build out the renovation and also organize larger groups of volunteers to assist for a series of build days to install new millwork and other improvements. We have a millworker on board to fabricate millwork components, to be assembled by volunteers on site. Tentative build days are 10/23, 10/30, and potentially 11/06. (However, individual members of the Core Team need not be available all 3 weekends).

More details about Concrete Safaris’ office design can be accessed at this link: http://www.oacny.org/concrete-safaris-office 

Responsibilities include:

  • Working with the Project Coordinator to direct and assist volunteers recruited by Concrete Safaris to install new millwork

  • Assist in installation of new millwork and painting

  • 10/23 the first build day will be when the millworker will be on site to give instructions, and it would be ideal for the Core Team to be available this day in order to be able to pass instructions to subsequent volunteer groups.

Desired Experience:

  • Ability to use basic power tools

  • Basic woodworking experience

  • All volunteers must be vaccinated, as the office is in a city-owned building requiring vaccination

If interested, please send a brief description of your relevant experience and confirmation that you are vaccinated to Abigail Hancock at abigail@oacny.org. The last day to apply is October 1st, 2021.

Build Day Project Coordinator - Concrete Safaris

Open Architecture New York is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead a build day to construct the office of Concrete Safaris in East Harlem. Concrete Safaris is a non-profit providing youth with outdoor experiences to build soft and hard leadership skills.

The project will focus on preparing construction documents, and managing the procurement and construction phases of the office space previously designed by our volunteers’ team from MBB Architects. The project will start in October 2021, for a total duration of 2 months.

More details about Concrete Safaris’ office design can be accessed at this link: http://www.oacny.org/concrete-safaris-office 

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with the Director of Projects and Concrete Safaris representative on providing project-specific goals and updates

  • Organize meetings with the Concrete Safaris team 

  • Develop construction drawing set, accompanying instructions, preliminary budget, and list of materials

  • Manage a small team of volunteers

  • Ensure that the project meets the mission and standards of OACNY throughout the duration of the project

Desired Experience:

  • Experience in developing construction documentation for interior millwork components

  • Experience in materials procurement and budget management

  • Project management experience and abilities to lead a team

  • Skills in drafting and implementing construction details

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Abigail Hancock at abigail@oacny.org. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. The last day to apply is September 1st, 2021.


Build Day Project Coordinator - Cluster House

Open Architecture New York is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead a build day to construct a landscaped area of Cluster House. Cluster House is a supportive housing facility owned by Urban Pathways, a non-profit providing temporary housing to individuals who have an immediate need for housing, and helping them move away from the street, public spaces, or temporary shelter.

The project will focus on preparing construction documents and managing the procurement and construction phases of the landscaped area previously designed by one of OACNY’s volunteers’ team. The project will start in October 2021, for a total duration of 2 months.

More details about Cluster House’s landscape design can be accessed at this link: http://www.oacny.org/westside-cluster-house

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with the Director of Projects and the Cluster House representative on providing project-specific goals and updates

  • Organize meetings with the Cluster House team

  • Develop construction drawing set, accompanying instructions, preliminary budget, and list of materials

  • Manage a small team of volunteers

  • Ensure that the project meets the mission and standards of OACNY throughout the duration of the project

Desired Experience:

  • Experience in developing construction documentation for planters and landscaping components

  • Experience in materials procurement and budget management

  • Project management experience and abilities to lead a team

  • Skills in drafting and implementing construction details

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Abigail Hancock at abigail@oacny.org. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. The last day to apply is September 6th, 2021.