Employment Opportunities

Friar Architecture is a team of 19 dedicated individuals working together to achieve excellence in architecture and engineering. Five firm members have worked here for over 20 years, and the majority of our team has worked here at least five years. Each staff member is encouraged to develop within his or her role. Licensed firm members provide mentorship, helping staff gain the training required for registration exams.

Friar Architecture is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401K plan as well as paid time off and paid holidays. We also provide a continuing education program and host in-house lunch 'n' learn sessions by vendors on various topics.

Our suburban office location provides plenty of free parking as well as proximity to a variety of restaurants, a grocery store, medical offices, a hospital, pharmacy, and gas stations. We are also within a few minutes of I-84 and Route 9.

It's not all about work! At Friar Architecture there are plenty of opportunities to organize or participate in "fun" activities, including in-office theme parties and off-site events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in joining the Friar Team, please submit your cover letter, resume and portfolio here:

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of related experience and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities

  • Answers and screens telephone calls.
  • Greets visitors and conducts them to appropriate area or person.
  • Prepares outgoing mail and distributes incoming mail.
  • Prepares documents from hand-written copy, notes and/or verbal instructions using computer.
  • Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
  • Orders and maintains supplies and arranges for equipment maintenance.
  • Organizes and maintains file system.  Files correspondence and other records.
  • Arranges and coordinates “lunch-n-learn” seminars.
  • May organize travel arrangements as needed.
  • Assists in the research of new project opportunities including monitoring various websites for bid opportunities.
  • Organizes, coordinates, and assists in the production of responses to RFQ’s and RFP’s, including proofreading, printing, production, and timely delivery of proposals. 

Qualifications

  • Proficient in using the following MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project) and Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
  • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet work goals.
  • Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented