Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$57k–$65k/yr
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. T…
Skills: Administrative Support, Customer Service, Digital Platform Administration, Record Keeping, Meeting Coordination
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid
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Provide administrative and logistical support for national awards programs, including managing submissions and coordinating with jurors and applicants. Handle day-to-day operations, digital platform administration via OpenWater, and internal communications for award recognition.
Requires high-volume administrative experience, preferably in nonprofit or membership environments, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools. Candidates must demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
AIA will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential and our work drives positive change through the power of design.
Each one of us at AIA is a leader committed to demonstrating our mission and values and designing a better future for our country and planet. Even in times of change, AIA’s values remain constant:
The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Awards and working closely with additional Governance & Awards teammates, the Specialist of Award Operations plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of AIA’s national awards programs. This position provides critical administrative and logistical support to the Honors & Awards team, enabling the department to manage a growing number of submissions, manage an expanded awards governance structure, maintain a high-quality applicant and juror experience, and uphold the prestige of AIA’s recognition programs.
Working under the direction of the Senior Manager, the Specialist of Award Operations will handle day-to-day operations across multiple awards programs, support digital platform administration, and provide exceptional customer service to applicants, jurors, committee members, task force members, and internal stakeholders.
Job Duties
Award Operations
Other Responsibilities
Frequent contacts
AIA Staff
AIA Membership
Jurors
Award applicants and recipients
Committee and Task Force members
Architecture firms/firm marketing departments
Knowledge Community Leadership Groups
Qualifications
Supervisory Requirement
None
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our company values and workplace culture, including:
Travel Requirements- N/A
Work Location 100% Remote from the AIA Approved States: AR, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MA
ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NM, NY, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WY
States outside of DC, MD & VA that are not listed above are not eligible.
All employees are required to attend the quarterly in-person all-staff meetings.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Teaching you what architects & architecture do for you and your community. Representing more than 100k architects!
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional membership organization for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC, with approximately 200 employees and 300 local chapters. The AIA serves its members through advocacy, information, and community. We carry out our goals through advocacy, information, and community. Each year AIA: *Sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure *Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry *Provides countless Web-based resources for emerging architecture professionals *Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture (add the asterisk) *Hosts the annual AIA Conference on Architecture *Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession *Champions architects’ future by enhancing public belief in the value of design *Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program Follow us here for news from AIA!
Offices: 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
Teaching you what architects & architecture do for you and your community. Representing more than 100k architects!
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional membership organization for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC, with approximately 200 employees and 300 local chapters. The AIA serves its members through advocacy, information, and community. We carry out our goals through advocacy, information, and community. Each year AIA: *Sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure *Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry *Provides countless Web-based resources for emerging architecture professionals *Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture (add the asterisk) *Hosts the annual AIA Conference on Architecture *Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession *Champions architects’ future by enhancing public belief in the value of design *Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program Follow us here for news from AIA!
Offices: 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
