RZAPS | Ricardo Zurita Architecture & Planning P.C. Diversity BadgeRZAPS – Ricardo Zurita Architecture & Planning is a collaborative, award-winning firm with a focus on projects that enliven public life.
We have a broad spectrum of project types that include designs for new and existing public buildings and public spaces. In collaboration with our stakeholders, including city and state agencies, community-based groups, and private clients, we develop process-driven designs that are valuable additions to communities. We are currently one of the firms selected by NYC DDC for the Project Excellence Program.
We are looking for a Communications Manager, with a design background, to assist us with marketing and business development efforts for high-profile public projects for both private clients and public agencies.
Responsibilities shall include:
- Manage client, consultant and vendor communications involving office management including tracking agreements and payments.
- Create press kits, press releases and placements; manage media inquiries, and write proposals for new projects.
- With our IT consultant, manage activities of office IT including software.
- Administer staff benefits in coordination with our bookkeeper and accountant, including supervising employee project-time tracking & scheduling, tracking vacation & benefits.
- Manage personnel functions, including recruitment, coordinating interviews, hiring, employee benefits, compensation programs, and record keeping.
- Serve as liaison with our insurance broker for certificates, renewals, proposals.
- Maintain and update written standards for office procedures.
The candidate must meet the following criteria:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university (Arch degree or MFA a plus)
Candidate may have experience in a design firm and an interest in focusing on marketing
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong graphic design abilities
Excellent written and spoken English
Qualified candidates should submit by email a resume along with samples of their work in PDF format, not to exceed 10MB. Please reference “Communications Manager” in the subject line.
No phone calls.
Email: resume@rzaps.com
WORKING AT RZAPS We provide a collaborative professional work environment steps from Bryant Park. Our team is comprised of a diverse, dedicated staff who participate in producing high quality designs. The professionalism of our staff is recognized with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
