Executive Director
Position Opening
Public Architecture is the leading national advocate for pro bono and public interest design. Our organization, our 1% Solution program, and our advocacy and design projects have been the subject of extensive press and a National Geographic Channel documentary, and have been featured in a number of exhibitions, including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum’s current “Design for the Other 90%” exhibition. Our flagship 1% Solution program is a first-of-its-kind effort challenging architecture and design firms nationwide to pledge a minimum of 1% of their time to pro bono service. To date, over 160 top architecture and design firms have signed on, contributing an estimated $10 million in services.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Public Architecture’s supporters range from family foundations and private donors to the National Endowment for the Arts as well as architecture firms of all sizes. The Public Architecture board of directors includes top principals and leaders from distinguished design firms, academic institutions, and the nonprofit sector. Our staff, board, and other representatives are regularly asked to speak at conferences and universities across the country.
As Public Architecture’s next Executive Director, you have the opportunity to bring architecture and design services to underserved populations throughout the U.S. at a scale never seen before.
Core Responsibilities
- Secure $600,000 in funding that is projected to grow by 25% annually
- Renew and grow existing foundation, firm, and donor sponsorships
- Engage and close new fundraising prospects
- Manage and grow project, program, and administrative staff
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Public Architecture office
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Develop foundation partnerships
- Secure additional funding from firms, companies, and private donors
Management:
- Build relationships with relevant partners, industries, and networks
- Formulate annual budget and operating plan for approval by board
Outreach:
- Facilitate all internal and external communication related to organization
- Deliver lectures and presentations to diverse audiences as appropriate
Desired Attributes
The ideal candidate possesses a range of education and experience related to fundraising, management, as well as project and program execution. Specifically, he or she will be someone who is: - Capable of securing funding primarily from foundations as well as firms, companies, and private donors;
- An excellent communicator who both listens well and articulates ideas in clear and compelling ways;
- Able to navigate both for-profit and nonprofit environments;
- A team-player who can work collaboratively with Public Architecture staff, board, and other stakeholders;
- Passionate about organizational development and capacity-building; and
- Committed to increasing the quantity and quality of pro bono design work and service.
Compensation
Includes competitive salary and benefits in line with an individual’s work experience.
Location
San Francisco, CA (South of Market area)
Travel
Approximately 25%
Application Process
- Submit letter of intent, resume, and any supporting materials to jcary@publicarchitecture.org
- Review of applications is ongoing
- The application process will remain open until the position is filled
- Finalists will be interviewed
Note: We will acknowledge receipt of applications by email reply, but will respond further only to candidates whom we decide to interview.
Application Format
Documents should be submitted by email as a single PDF attachment with “Executive Director Application” as subject line.
For More Information
Email jcary@publicarchitecture.org or call 415/861-8200 to speak with outgoing Executive Director John Cary.
Reasons Why You Should Consider this Position
A great team.
You will be joining unique organization comprised of top design industry leaders who have chosen to use their skills and passions to serve traditionally overlooked or underserved populations—and are inspiring throngs of others to do the same.
A great cause.
Pro bono has been an integral part of the legal profession for years. Public Architecture is in the process of similarly mobilizing the architecture and design fields, and firms of all kinds are increasingly stepping up to the challenge.
A collaborative environment.
Public Architecture shares a breathtaking warehouse space overlooking the San Francisco skyline with the architecture firm that founded the organization, a graphic design firm, and two marketing and PR consultants.
A great location.
Public Architecture is located in the heart of San Francisco’s South of Market area, one block off I-80 and just three blocks from the Civic Center BART/MUNI station. PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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