<p>Description</p> <p>LEVER Architecture is a mid-sized design practice known for excellence and innovation in mass timber construction. With offices in Portland, OR and Los Angeles, we partner with communities and institutions to create buildings that elevate the human experience.</p> <p>As Operations Coordinator at LEVER, you'll be a key connector within our studio, taking ownership over the day-to-day running of our office space and making sure project teams are set up for success. This role touches nearly every part of the firm, and the person who fills it will be known and valued across all of them.</p> <p>You'll work for the Operations Director and, in partnership with firm leadership and project teams, support the day-to-day systems and rhythms that allow everyone to do their best work. If you're someone who finds satisfaction in a well-run office, takes pride in the details others overlook, and brings genuine care to the people and environment around you, we'd love to hear from you!</p> <p>Key responsibilities:</p> <p>Office management and firm administration</p> <ul> <li>Own the day-to-day operations of LEVER's Portland office, including: coordinating with office vendors, maintaining office supplies, serving as office reception for guests and deliveries, and routing and responding to general phone and email inquiries </li><li>Ensure all workspaces and resource facilities, including office, shop, materials library, and offsite storage, are organized and functional </li><li>Plan and execute internal events, meetings, and firm mailings </li><li>Collect and log monthly credit card receipts, create expense reports, and other accounting tasks </li><li>Track and renew firm registrations, project contracts, and insurance </li></ul> <p>Executive support</p> <ul> <li>Support meeting scheduling and travel arrangements for LEVER leadership </li><li>Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Director </li></ul> <p>Skills you bring:</p> <ul> <li>2+ years of professional administrative experience in architectural, engineering, construction, or other related design fields is preferred </li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. You complete tasks independently, on time, and with high quality </li><li>Ability to manage multiple project tasks at once and prioritize appropriately </li><li>Comfortable asking questions and proposing solutions </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication. You adapt naturally to a variety of personal and team communication styles </li><li>Familiarity with Zoom, Google Suite (Gmail, GCal, Docs), Microsoft, is a plus </li><li>Driver's license required </li></ul> <p>Work environment:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time, Portland-based position </li><li>Hybrid schedule, in-office Monday-Thursday, remote Friday </li><li>Our studio values a collaborative, community-focused culture and hosts regular volunteer, team-building, and social events. </li></ul> <p>Benefits and Compensation:</p> <ul> <li>LEVER provides competitive salaries commensurate with experience </li><li>Employer-covered medical, dental, and vision </li><li>Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution </li><li>Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave </li><li>FSA, life, and disability insurance options </li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays </li><li>Office closure during the final week of the year </li><li>This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position </li></ul> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF. Please send your application to jobs@leverarchitecture.com with "Operations Coordinator / Your Name" in the subject line.</p> <p>The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.</p> <p>LEVER Architecture is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive studio. Our firm endeavors to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails. All employees and applicants for employment are extended equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable nondiscrimination laws.</p> <p>About LEVER Architecture</p> <p>LEVER's work encompasses multiple scales and types, ranging from a major expansion of adidas' North American headquarters to student housing for the Pacific Northwest College of Art. In parallel with our projects, the firm develops and tests next generation building assemblies and sustainable tools-a research effort supported by more than $3M in grant funding. For this commitment to groundbreaking design, LEVER was recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative companies; and in 2017, was named to Architectural Record's Design Vanguard and the Architectural League of New York's Emerging Voices.</p> <p>Selected current projects include Maine's Portland Museum of Art, Portland State University's Art and Design School, two libraries for Multnomah County Library, a multi-building campus project for NBCUniversal; and 843 N Spring Street, a development slated to become one of LA's largest Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings.</p> <p>Learn more at www.leverarchitecture.com</p> <p>Listing Type</p> <p>Jobs</p> <p>Categories</p> <p>Architecture | Clerical/Administrative | Facilities | Office | Operations</p> <p>Position Type</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Experience Level</p> <p>Entry Level</p> <p>Employer Type</p> <p>Direct Employer</p> <p>Salary Min</p> <p>60000</p> <p>Salary Max</p> <p>75000</p> <p>Salary Type</p> <p>/yr.</p>