Environments Associate

The Summit Church•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environments Associate role blends administrative coordination and project management with interior design execution. This role helps bring The Summit Church’s aesthetic vision to life, while ensuring projects are organized, on time, and aligned with larger ministry goals.

Requirements

Willing to “do what it takes” to serve and support a wide range of ministry needs
Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with a variety of personalities
Flexible and adaptable, this role requires a mix of office work and on-site visits
Team-oriented with a positive attitude
Self initiative; completes assigned tasks and anticipates needs with little or no direction
Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Knowledgeable of standard office equipment and software such as MS Office, Google Apps, Slack, Martus, copiers/scanners
Creative, strong understanding of interior design principles, color theory, and space planning
Familiarity with spreadsheets, tracking budgets, ordering materials, purchasing processes, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) selection
Hand sketching or rendering ability
Loves Jesus and His Church
A member of The Summit Church or willing and able to become a member

Nice To Haves

Internship or prior experience in interior design role
Experience with design tools (Canva, Sketch Up, Revit, Autocad, Adobe Creative Suite, In Design)
Interior design degree or interest, and commercial or church design experience preferred

Responsibilities

Submit and track check requests, expense reports, and mileage reimbursements
Maintain and update staff nameplates and office signage as needed
Schedule meetings and ensure necessary resources, materials, and spaces are prepared
Coordinate with local installers and vendors to schedule and execute project installations
Clearly communicate expectations, timelines, and project updates to key stakeholder
Maintain the Environments catalog with current links and selections. Research and propose similar replacement items as needed
Process all Environments day-to-day orders and keep track of all spending on Environments spreadsheet with awareness of annual budget
Maintain the Environments Standards policy document, updated with current links and products
Maintain the Environments Drive to keep all data current and organized (project information, drawings, submittals, photographs and receipts)
Assist with annual building walkthroughs to identify areas needing updates or improvements
Support construction projects by managing ordering, labeling, receiving, and coordinating move in logistics for furniture and equipment (including trucks, trailers and staff unload processes)
Assist in sourcing décor, furniture, and materials that align with Summit’s brand and budget
Track construction project timelines, budgets, and purchasing needs to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope
Assist with coordination with vendors, contractors, and internal teams as directed, to ensure successful project execution
Design small to medium sized projects to include design, programming, space planning, site measurements, selections, specifications, ordering and installation
Partner with Summit staff teams to complete smaller Environments requests in alignment with Environments standards. Include Asana, tracking budgets, timelines and project prioritization
Conduct site visits, take field verifications and oversee installations
Serve at church-wide events such as Easter services, church-wide prayer meetings, Good Friday service, and Christmas services.