Part-Time Studio Coordinator for Architecture & Interiors Firm
ORA is a woman-owned architecture and design firm located in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District. We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re looking for an ambitious, curious, energetic Studio Coordinator who shares the same energy to help us keep our studio operating smoothly and efficiently.
We believe a truly diverse and culturally vibrant workplace includes people of different demographics, identities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and personalities. We enjoy working with people united by the values of our firm and who are excited to contribute to our collective success.
This position is a good fit for a highly responsible, detail-oriented, people-person, who enjoys an environment where no two days are the same, and who can calmly organize and manage different personalities, multiple priorities and deadlines. If you enjoy a studio environment, are creative, adaptable, and proactive in the way you work; and are looking to grow and expand your skills we’d love to hear from you.
This is a part-time (20-hours per week), in-person position. We will accommodate flex days/schedules based on your needs. We offer a competitive salary that’s commensurate with skills and experience. Our part-time employee benefits package includes paid PTO and Holidays and annual education stipend, and performance bonus.
Administration
Oversee studio, visitor and client hospitality
Maintain an organized and orderly office
Manage office calendar, studio events, vendor presentations and field trips
Liaise with consultants, industry professionals, contractors and vendors
Project Coordination
Support design staff with administrative business requests
Assist with project materials pick-up/delivery coordination
Liaise with product reps and vendors based on staff requests
Manage industry trade accounts
Schedule continuing education lunch & learns
Finance
Assist finance consultant with accounts payable/receivable
Assist with employee timesheet and reimbursable expenses delivery process
Assist with business taxes, insurances, licenses and memberships renewals
Human Resources
Assist with employee on-boarding and off-boarding
Support employee reviews and appraisals
Marketing & Business Development
Assist with administrative aspects of marketing/business development initiatives
Liaise with Business Development and PR firm as needed
Assist with CRM database
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
Thrives wearing many hats in an open, creative studio environment
Professional, open-minded, pro-active, can-do attitude
Communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely
Initiate tasks and perform duties with minimal direction
Detail-oriented with a meticulous eye for editing and consistency
Effectively follow instructions, organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in the arts, creative or professional services industries, where you’ve demonstrated and enjoyed similar responsibilities
Excellent computer skills, with expertise in Google Workplace, Adobe Reader & MS Office applications
Adobe Photoshop and InDesign skills are a plus
Please send your resume and a short cover letter, summarizing your qualifications, availability, and why you think you would be a good fit for this position in PDF format only to admin@ora.la.
To learn more about ORA, please visit our website at www.ora.la