Design and Resource Assistant

YAI • New York City, NY

23d

About The Position

The Design and Resource Assistant supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of YAI programs. The role manages multiple projects across program operations, creates project scopes of work, obtains competitive estimates and bids, and draws floor plans and elevations as needed. It also involves travel to program operations around the New York region, maintaining design and vendor records and samples, and coordinating and accepting furniture deliveries. The position works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated pay rate is $24.03–$25.00.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Fine Arts, Art History, Purchasing, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge and awareness of ID/DD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment and passion for the organization’s mission.
• Knowledge of the unique environmental needs of a diverse array of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Highly organized and excellent at multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance YAI programs.
• Create scopes of work and obtain competitive estimates and bids for projects.
• Manage several projects for multiple program operations.
• Draw floor plans and elevations for projects as needed.
• Travel to program operations around the New York region.
• Maintain and update Design and Resource work history, vendor records, and samples.
• Coordinate and accept furniture deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time