New York, USA
Material resource specialist
at Building & Design Resources
Building & Design Resources is seeking a material resource specialist to join its team in New York.
Building & Design Resources is a team of “material resource specialists” who have been managing the interior design and architectural material libraries for 20 plus commercial architectural firms in Boston and in NYC for over 25 years. We are looking for a part-time team member to manage the material libraries for two (maybe soon three) architectural firms in NYC for 22 to 28 hours per week (typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – Mondays a possibility). Our ideal start time for this new position is 21 July (28 July at the latest) for some initial orientation to the libraries to be managed. For the right candidate, a later start date can be arranged.
Our ideal team member could be an architect, an interior designer, or someone who has experience with commercial building and interior design materials, has worked within the construction industry, familiarity with Architecture & Design industry terminology and application of materials, is highly inquisitive, loves learning and sharing information, and has a passion for sustainability, with knowledge about sustainable building programs (LEED, WELL, LBC, etc), perhaps a Certificate from a Parson’s Healthy Materials Lab course. Someone interested in long-term employment is necessary. As your knowledge grows through this position, you become more valuable to our client firms.
Essential qualities:
- reliable
- responsive
- personable
- proactive
- esourceful, excellent research skills
- detail-oriented
- works well independently
- excellent communication skills
- keen appreciation for visual organization (maintaining an inviting library)
- be able to lift 20 plus pounds
- fluent with Microsoft Office programs
Position responsibilities include:
- keep materials well organised and up to date
- meet with manufacturer representatives regularly
- schedule informal presentations to introduce design staff to new products and technologies
- set up displays to show new materials or to feature material categories
- screen materials for sustainability for both human and environmental health
- implement BDR’s system for identifying sustainable materials in the libraries
- project related material research; answer questions regarding materials
- order samples for projects
- reshelve materials being returned to the library
- manage sample returns, including sorting, packing and shipping or arranging for pickup by manufacturer representatives
- maintain an online database of NYC reps (a BDR online database)
Compensation
$40-$45 per hour, bonuses twice a year, 30 paid sickness hours, up to 11 paid holidays, earned vacation/flextime, flexibility.
To apply
Please submit your resume via the apply for job button below, no phone calls. Include a statement with your resume explaining why you would be a good fit for this position and why you are interested. Please remember, experience within the design and/or construction industry is essential.