Landscape Architect/Designer

About the role

The Landscape Architect/Designer will work closely with the Chief Design & Implementation Officer, Park Improvement Director, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, consultants, contractors, and community members to perform landscape architectural activities associated with the planning, design, and implementation of park, recreational and open space improvement projects for Austin Parks Foundation on public parkland.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual plans, design development plans, construction drawings, construction details etc. for parkland, green spaces, etc.
• Develop and evaluate plans, criteria, and scope of work documents for a variety of projects and programs.
• Document construction progress and share with team and project partners.
• Support project grant pursuits with APF team.
• Translate community engagement outcomes and design concepts into official park adoption and approval documents for agency and public review.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and tracking of ongoing project funding needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department partner liaisons to ensure projects incorporate feedback and meet APR design criteria.
• Support Chief Design & Implementation Officer and Park Improvement Director at all stages of project implementation.
• Regularly travel to different locations around Austin.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum of professional design experience with proven success in the complete design process: from design through implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Currently on the path to licensure as a Registered Landscape Architect with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (e.g., enrolled in or progressing through the LARE process).
• Highly organized with multi-tasking skills.
• Team player with a passion for parks and community connection.
• Excellent collaboration skills and understanding of the value of partnerships.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work on a small non-profit team and step in to assist with various needs of the organization.
• Flexibility and problem solving.
• Skilled in AutoCad, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; PowerPoint/Google Slides, SketchUp and advanced knowledge of digital rendering.

Benefits

APF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, disability, 401K match program, and generous PTO.

Pay

$65,000 - $85,000 USD per year

Schedule

40 hours/week, flexible hours, occasional evenings and weekends required.