Job Details
Now Hiring: Senior Architectural Hiring Specialist
Would you like to work in an energized and creative work environment? Are you looking to find a rewarding career that makes an impact on people's lives? DesignForce is looking to expand its team!
Why DesignForce?
DesignForce is an impact-driven workforce and organizational strategy consultancy specialized in the architecture, engineering, and general contracting industries. With nearly two decades of unbiased and engagement-driven career coaching, organizational strategy consulting, and talent acquisition within the A|E|C industry, we are experts in fostering harmonious relationships between employee and employer.
We love team bonding activities, volunteering in the community, and applying our passion for helping others to our daily work. We are looking for another team member to join our growing collaborative in our modern, custom-designed office space, complete with our espresso machine.
We are looking for someone who is an advanced communicator, hard-working, and committed to helping people. The ideal candidate has drive, is eager to learn and grow, and has a passion for collaboration. If you are looking for a supportive, energetic, and impact-driven work environment this is the opportunity for you!
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and foster long-term relationships with design professionals, assisting them with their career development.
- Provide personalized career coaching sessions for professionals within the architecture, interior design, MEP, and civil engineering fields.
- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify recruitment needs.
- Stay abreast of trends and changes in the AEC industry, providing valuable insights to both candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Develop engaging and interactive soft skills workshop content tailored to diverse audience needs and learning styles.
- Assist with the development and execution of workforce strategy initiatives, including 360-performance reviews, learning and development workshops, strategic planning, benefits benchmarking, and employee engagement surveys.
- Source potential candidates through various channels, including cold calling, LinkedIn, social media, and industry networking events.
- Research and write industry-specific blog articles to promote DesignForce and personal brand.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Hold a BA or BS in Communications, Human Resources, Psychology, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
- 3 + years of experience in talent acquisition, human resources, career coaching, organizational psychology, design or engineering consulting, or a related field.
- Display exemplary communication capabilities, effectively communicating verbally and through writing.
- Be self-motivated and display a commitment to task completion.
- Be able to pivot quickly and adapt to change in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Love food. Seriously. We like to eat. (Specific knowledge about the DC food scene is a plus but not a requirement).
Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People by Providing the Following Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Voting & Wellness Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- On-Site Gym Membership
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Matching
- Quarterly Team Volunteering Outings
- Professional Development Support
- Weekly Catered Team Lunch
Equal Opportunity Employer
At DesignForce, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate, support, and thrive because of it. DesignForce is a proud equal-opportunity employer. Employment at DesignForce is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DesignForce does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.