Director, Resilience & Disaster Response

Job Description

Job Description

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

AIA will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential, and our work drives positive change through the power of design.

Each one of us at AIA is a leader committed to demonstrating our mission and values and designing a better future for our country and planet. Even in times of change, AIA’s values remain constant :

• We stand for equity and human rights
• We stand for architecture that strengthens our communities
• We stand for a sustainable future
• We stand for protecting communities from the impacts of climate change
• We stand for economic opportunity
• We stand for investing in the future
• We speak up, and policymakers listen

The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director, Climate Action & Design Excellence in the Knowledge & Practice department, the Director works in collaboration with the Climate Action and Design Excellence team to build member value and partnerships to support climate action as a strategic priority of the AIA. This role will serve to develop practice knowledge and education for architects, help direct the dissemination of knowledge and resources related to resilience and climate adaptation, hazard and disaster mitigation and planning, building science, and historic preservation in the built environment and may include facilitation, presentation, or representation at AIA conferences at the national, state, or local component level, or at industry organization conferences or convenings.

In addition, the position mobilizes member subject matter expertise to contribute to AIA positions for advocacy, policy, codes and standards for resilience and climate adaptation. The director also contributes to communications messaging on climate resilience and adaptation of design for the built environment for AIA leadership, in conjunction with AIA’s Marketing and Communications team, and other senior members of the Climate Action and Design Excellence team

Job Duties : Program Management

Member Engagement

Communications

Frequent contacts :

Qualifications :

Bachelors, graduate or professional degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Sustainable Business, or related field desired with a minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Travel : Minimal travel may be required. Ability to travel is a must.

Supervisory Requirements : One direct report

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our company values and workplace culture, including :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their family members

Work Location : 100% Remote from the AIA Approved States (outside of the DC metro area) :

AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH,

NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY

Applicants from states not listed above are ineligible.

This position will periodically be required to be on-site at the AIA Headquarters in Washington, D.C

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.