The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. As the 6th largest cultural institution in the City of Chicago, CAF presents a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy.

This 9-month position assists with Teen Academy operations, development, facilitation, and data tracking. CAF’s Teen Academy includes after school programs, competitions, design builds, studios, and city-wide festivals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Help coordinate a variety of teen experiences including workshops, custom programs, design studios and classes. Specific programs include the CAF Teen Fellows, Saturday Studios, After School Matters, Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition and Teen Summer programs.
• Facilitate new innovative architecture design programming for teens which may include design-build projects and workshops; architecture and design competitions; career-based programming, and internship opportunities.
• Support the integration of teen programs into CAF large-scale public programs, including developing permanent and temporary exhibitions and artifacts.
• Set-up and help facilitate events for Teen Academy Programs.
• Represent Teen Programs at off-site events, assisting with external communications (web site, email, other).

Administrative

• Update and maintain student database and student contact information.
• Track participation data and communications with a variety of teachers, and professionals in the ACE fields.
• Assist with record-keeping & audience tracking for teen programming.
• Assist the Education Department with special events, workshops, conferences, field trips, exhibitions and more.
• Submit financial and administrative documentation for Teen Academy Programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous work experience in a professional and/or office environment preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Efficient and accurate
• Team-oriented personality
• Excited about design
  

The Chicago Architecture Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.