Jobs in Morningside, MD

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone with a strong project management, scheduling, and coordinating background. They thrive in circumstances where they manage many moving pieces to bring them together in a well-orchestrated project deployment. Organized, self-driven, and accountable are three words people describe them, since they stop at nothing to ensure success from start to finish. They are entrepreneurs at heart and have a strong understanding of how political organizations operate. The ideal candidate embodies a resourceful and proactive work ethic, demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, and has a keen eye for detail. The right candidate has a strong awareness of U.S. politics and an understanding of the political system, preferably with a background in political fundraising or advance teams. This person lives to build and nurture relationships through trust and collaborative communication.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Serve as an external and internal facing key point of contact for the organization.
2. Ensure relevant teams and colleagues are kept informed about stakeholder sentiment on political developments, topical themes, and feedback on materials.
3. Connect with existing citizen members and cultivate new relationships.
4. Work with the wider team to maintain the organization’s CRM system, building data that is useful and provides relevant insights to analyze trends and identify gaps as well as ensuring best practice, contact management and lead tracking.
5. Work closely with the digital team to better articulate the full benefits of membership and ensure that communications to members are delivered in an effective way that responds to members’ needs.
6. Contribute to online and in-person event organization, identify relevant guests from target lists and track member registration and attendance as a measures of participation and engagement.
7. Contribute to team meetings.
8. Responsible for project timelines and delivery.
9. Remove all roadblocks preventing projects from meeting their target completion dates.
10. Coordinate and schedule project check-ins.
11. Deliver project updates during daily and weekly executive team meetings.
12. Work alongside Scheduler and Executive Team to ensure CEO is involved in projects accordingly.
13. Schedule and coordinate events related to projects.
14. Keep projects updated in Project Tracker.
15. Identify and remediate areas of project implementation inefficiencies.
16. Manage large emails and mailings.
17. Manage contacts, data entry, and database functions, keeping meticulous records on prospects and citizens.
18. Prepare briefings for No Labels leaders and surrogates including members of Congress.
19. Work with event hosts to create, promote, and manage virtual and in-person recruitment events of all sizes.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. 8+ years of project or operations management experience
3. 8+ years of scheduling or coordination experience
4. Able to manage multiple projects and teams at once
5. Strongly motivated by the mission of No Labels
6. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
7. Ability to meet competing deadlines while managing multiple projects
8. Successful track record of business development or relationship management, preferably within the U.S. political system or other service-based industries.
9. Exceptional written and oral communication skills; an empathetic listener and a confident speaker with excellent persuasion and influencing skills.
10. Comfortable building relationships with people at all levels of seniority.
11. Professional, personable, and customer-focused.
12. Highly effective organizational skills and a strong work ethic, with the ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload, working independently and alongside others. 
13. Highly analytical with the ability to develop pipelines through strategic and targeted planning.
14. Experience with database/Customer Relationship Management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

This is a full-time salaried position in Washington, D.C. Compensation is commensurate with experience.  

Principal Program Manager, Informatics

Washington, DC (hybrid)

Salary Range: $150-180K + benefits

In search of Principal Program Manager, Informatics to provide strategic leadership for large-scale clinical informatics and health IT programs within a federal setting. This position requires extensive experience in clinical informatics, enterprise IT program/portfolio management, and organizational transformation across complex environments with multiple stakeholder groups.

The successful candidate will guide a suite of major initiatives, ensuring exceptional performance across scope, schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks. By coordinating clinical, operational, and technical partners, this leader will advance healthcare delivery systems, support EHR modernization, and enhance enterprise IT capabilities—ultimately contributing to improved outcomes and increased efficiency for millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

- Direct and manage a broad portfolio of clinical informatics and health IT programs.

- Act as the primary liaison with senior-level federal stakeholders.

- Promote alignment and integration across technical, clinical, and operational teams.

- Oversee program execution and performance related to cost, schedule, scope, and quality measures.

- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks at the enterprise level.

- Ensure programs support broader mission and strategic goals.

- Champion the adoption of Lean-Agile and SAFe methodologies across program teams.

- Apply SAFe Lean-Agile principles to increase value delivery, strengthen organizational agility, and enable high-performing Agile teams.

- Ensure adherence to all federal governance, compliance, and reporting standards.

- Hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

- Ability to pass a thorough federal government background investigation

- Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 15+ years

- Proven experience managing clinical informatics initiatives in federal or large healthcare organizations

- Background leading diverse IT programs—both large-scale and smaller efforts—within complex environments

- Strong understanding of full SDLC processes and best practices

- Experience with enterprise architecture, network engineering, and long-term IT strategic planning

- Hands-on experience implementing SAFe Lean-Agile frameworks in enterprise contexts

- Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk consistent with PMBOK and PMI guidelines

- Strong executive communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage senior leadership

- PMP or PgMP certification desired

Role Overview

The Programs Associate supports JINSA’s portfolio of senior-level military and policy programs, including delegations, briefings, and professional development initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of program execution, relationship management, and institutional continuity, ensuring that JINSA’s engagements are executed at a high standard and sustained over time.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in professional environments with senior military leaders, government officials, and donors. The Programs Associate understands that JINSA’s programs are not one-off events, but a core mechanism for building long-term strategic relationships.

This is a full-time, Washington, DC–based position reporting to the Vice President of Programs and the Senior Program & Development Associate.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Support the planning and execution of domestic and international programs, including logistics, travel coordination, participant communications, and on-site support
• Assist with agenda development, briefing materials, and run-of-show documents
• Track timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions to ensure programs are executed on schedule and within budget

Participant & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants before, during, and after engagements
• Support relationship management with senior military leaders, congressional staff, policymakers, and allied partners
• Assist in coordinating follow-on engagement opportunities, including briefings, calls, and invitations to future programs

Data, Tracking & Institutional Knowledge

• Maintain accurate records of program participation, engagement history, and follow-up activity in internal trackers and databases
• Support the collection of quantitative and qualitative program insights for internal reporting, grant reporting, and leadership briefings
• Capture lessons learned and relationship history to ensure continuity across programs

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Development team to support donor-facing program moments and post-program follow-up
• Work closely with the Policy team to ensure program insights inform research and publications
• Assist with internal reporting and planning related to program outcomes and engagement trends

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in international affairs, security studies, political science, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in programs, operations, policy, or stakeholder engagement
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional judgment and discretion when working with senior-level participants
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Proficiency in standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated perseverance and follow-through
• Familiarity with the pro-Israel policy and national security landscape

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting high-level convenings, delegations, or executive programs
• Familiarity with U.S. national security, defense, or foreign policy institutions
• Experience with CRM systems, tracking tools, or program databases
• Prior nonprofit, think tank, government, or military-adjacent experience

Goals:

• Programs are executed smoothly, professionally, and reliably
• Participants remain engaged with JINSA beyond a single program
• Program data and follow-up information are accurate, accessible, and actionable
• The Programs team can build on prior engagements rather than starting from scratch

Benefits:

JINSA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, professional development, and long-term financial security, including:

• Competitive nonprofit compensation
• Generous retirement benefits, including a 403(b) plan with an employer contribution of up to 10% of salary, fully vested immediately
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, federal holidays, and Jewish holidays
• Professional development support for relevant training, conferences, and educational opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with exposure to senior leaders across the national security community
• JINSA is committed to fostering a supportive workplace that values professionalism, responsibility, and long-term growth.

We’re seeking a proactive Attorney Recruiting Manager to join our high‑performing team at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. In this role, you’ll own the full recruitment lifecycle for attorneys across the firm, with emphasis on lateral associates and student recruitment. The manager will blend data‑driven strategy, market intelligence, and team leadership to deliver a consistent, high‑touch candidate experience that strengthens our talent pipeline and supports firm growth.

The ideal Manager brings 5+ years of recruiting experience in a national or international law firm and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The manager will work alongside the Senior Manager to design and execute a proactive recruitment plan, while delivering best-in-class service to internal and external stakeholders. Project leadership, superb relationship management, and superior service standards are essential in this role. The primary responsibilities, qualifications, and capabilities for this role include the following:

Lateral Associate Recruitment

• Serve as a trusted “face of the firm,” driving a premium candidate experience and representing the firm with professionalism to candidates, agencies, and the broader legal community.
• Own full‑cycle lateral associate recruiting: intake, sourcing, screening, interview management, candidate communication, feedback synthesis, offer development, and onboarding.
• Build proactive pipelines for priority practices; partner closely with hiring partners and leadership to clarify staffing needs and growth objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with select external recruiters; negotiate terms, track performance, and ensure quality submissions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor moves, and compensation patterns; translate insights into sourcing strategies and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee compliant documentation and data hygiene across ATS tools; generate recurring dashboards and analytics to inform decision‑making.

Student Recruitment

• Lead the student recruitment program. Manage OCI calendars, select attorney interviewers, and coordinate call‑backs.
• Cultivate relationships with Career Services at target schools; steward firm profiles (NALP, Vault, Chambers) and ensure timely completion of surveys.
• Design and manage a high‑impact Summer Associate Program: orientation, training, evaluations, events, and conversion processes.
• Track student‑recruiting outcomes; assess yield, acceptance drivers, and program ROI to refine strategies each season.
• Develop plan for skills mapping to coincide with practice group needs.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Recruiting Coordinators/Specialists; establish service standards, and continuous‑improvement routines.
• Provide training, oversight, and guidance on tools, process excellence, and candidate communications; model discretion and confidentiality.
• Drive cross‑team projects that elevate the recruiting function; foster collaboration and strong relationships with attorneys and business professionals.

Qualifications & Capabilities

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of attorney recruiting or talent management experience in a multi‑office law firm or professional‑services environment; 2+ years of people‑management preferred.
• Proven success running high‑volume, full‑cycle legal recruiting with exceptional organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Strong consultative communication skills—able to influence senior stakeholders and deliver candid, data‑backed recommendations.
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems (e.g., VI Recruit, FloRecruit, or similar), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft 365; disciplined approach to data integrity and reporting.
• High discretion handling confidential information; calm under pressure and adaptable to last‑minute changes.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $105,000 - $145,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary commiserates with experience & benefits program including medical and dental insurance. Bonus structure available.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity and serves as replacement in team members' absence. You will train and coach your team to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operation during dinner service.

To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentation.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Controlling inventory and labor costs
• Maintaining budgets in place
• Adhering to Titan hospitality culture, values, and standard operating procedures
• Coach & development of Sous Chefs and hourly team members
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Chief US Political Advisory & Research

Washington, D.C.

We are conducting a retained search for a Chief US Political Advisory & Research role, intentionally designed for current or recently departed senior Republican congressional leaders and committee staff seeking a high-impact transition into the private sector.

This position is purpose-built for individuals who have operated at the centre of power on Capitol Hill and are ready to apply their political judgment, policy expertise, and Republican network to global markets.

Our Client

Our client is a respected U.S.-based global advisory firm specialising in policy forecasting, economic strategy, and political risk. Their work directly informs major decisions made by Global corporates, Hedge funds and asset managers, Private equity firms and International financial institutions, including leading Japanese and Chinese investment banks.

The firm sits at the intersection of Washington decision-making and global capital, translating U.S. political dynamics into clear, market-relevant insight.

What You Will Do

As Chief, you will:

• Produce crisp, investor-ready political analysis connecting Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets
• Write tight, two-page analytical briefs distilling complex political developments into actionable insight
• Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and global banks
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk
• Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight
• Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions
• Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base
• Your analysis will directly influence major investment decisions and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions.

What We’re Looking For

Required Background & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in U.S. policy, politics, or congressional leadership
• Senior leadership experience on Capitol Hill, including:
• Chief of Staff
• Deputy Chief of Staff
• Majority or Minority Staff Director
• Legislative Director or Communications Director at the leadership level
• Deep Republican network and credibility with GOP leadership
• Strong familiarity with Trump-era policymaking, current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics
• Ability to deliver clear, decisive judgments without extensive runway

Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills (Critical)

This is a writing-intensive, judgment-driven role. Success depends on:

• Proven ability to write concise, high-impact political analysis for sophisticated audiences
• Comfort tailoring tone and framing for:

Hedge funds and asset managers

Corporates and CEOs

International financial institutions

• Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance
• Confidence delivering bottom-line conclusions with sharp supporting logic

Additional Requirements

• Deep understanding of legislative process, fiscal policy, regulation, and political risk
• Ability to perform under time pressure
• Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

Whom We Are Seeking

We are targeting senior Republican Capitol Hill professionals, including:

Primary Target Profiles

• Chiefs of Staff or Deputy Chiefs of Staff to U.S. Senators or Members of Congress
• Majority or Minority Staff Directors
• Chiefs of Staff to Committee Chairs or Ranking Members
• Senior Committee leadership staff with broad jurisdiction and decision-making authority

Committee Leadership Backgrounds of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the following committees:

U.S. Senate

• Senate Appropriations
• Senate Finance
• Senate Armed Services
• Senate Foreign Relations
• Senate Judiciary
• Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
• Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation
• Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)

U.S. House of Representatives

• House Ways & Means
• House Appropriations
• House Energy & Commerce
• House Judiciary
• House Armed Services
• House Foreign Affairs
• House Oversight & Accountability
• House Budget

Candidates may be currently serving or have recently completed their tenure on the Hill.

Why This Role

This position allows you to:

• Remain central to U.S. politics without the constraints of Capitol Hill
• Apply your judgment to global markets and corporate strategy
• Influence billion-dollar investment decisions
• Join a respected global advisory platform where Washington expertise is the differentiator
• Maintain the pace, relevance, and intellectual challenge of senior Hill leadership — with private-sector compensation

LHH is partnering with a non profit association in the Washington, DC area to fill an on going temporary Front Office Coordinator position. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and prior administrative experience. The ideal candidate must be available to work onsite five days a week. Hourly pay will range from $20-$23 per hour based on experience.

The Front Office Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, while also providing essential administrative and office support to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and courteous manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls; manage voicemail messages and call logs
• Maintain a neat and organized front office and reception area
• Manage conference room scheduling and prepare rooms for meetings
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries
• Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies; liaise with vendors as needed
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff, including calendar management, data entry, filing, and document preparation
• Assist with onboarding tasks for new employees and coordination of internal events
• Support firm-wide initiatives and perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, or front office role (legal or professional services experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service abilities
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Onsite presence required

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for talent development and resource management? Join a dynamic global consulting firm as a Staffing & Resource Manager, where you will oversee staffing operations and ensure the effective alignment of talent with business needs. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in employee development while driving strong results for clients. With a hybrid model and professional development opportunities, this consulting firms offers a wonderful opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic allocation of resources, balancing client demands with professional development opportunities.
• Oversee staffing decisions, collaborating closely with leadership to ensure optimal resource deployment.
• Maintain and enhance reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights.
• Analyze and present key data and reports to support business decisions.
• Act as a key liaison between employees and leadership, ensuring personal and professional development goals align with business needs.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, HR, and contract teams to maintain an accurate picture of staffing capacity.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new employees on staffing processes, ensuring efficiency and clarity.
• Monitor weekly time submissions and proactively identify staffing risks and opportunities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Opportunities for career and leadership development are readily available.
• Generous paid time off and holiday offerings.
• Ability to work and network with leaders in the industry.
• Hybrid work model.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You have 5+ years of resource management experience, ideally in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Tech-savvy. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a plus!
• Strategic thinker. You balance multiple priorities while optimizing efficiency and employee engagement.
• Strong communicator. You excel at building relationships, coaching employees, and presenting insights to leadership.
• Detail-oriented. You thrive in an organized environment and can analyze complex data to inform decisions.
• Proactive and adaptable. You anticipate challenges and are ready to pivot in a fast-paced setting.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Aquila's Fitness Specialist Intern Summer 2026 will gain first- hand experience by assisting members in safe and effective exercise programs and perform a wide range of duties in a health/fitness center, under the supervision of the site manager. The program provides students with a well rounded experience in the fitness industry, in a professional setting.

We currently have openings for Summer 2026 interns for our Washington, DC, Suitland, MD and Arlington, VA locations.

As a Fitness Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Assist in educating members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Assist to perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
• Conduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high risk participants and special populations
• Aid members – spotting and equipment usage
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all equipment
• Adhere to departmental and club policies and procedures
• Adhere to client’s policies and procedures
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties under the supervision of the site manager or fitness specialist
• Assist in memberships: monthly, internships: signing members up, sending out reminders of payment
• Help teach group fitness classes in different styles: step, strength, circuit, Pilates and/or yoga
• Helping clients/members with fitness related questions. Performing tours of the facility
• Personal Training shadowing and writing out mock PT sessions
• Assisting with newsletter, articles, and monthly bulletin board

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship and does not provide wages. However, at the completion of the program Aquila sponsors an ACE certification exam for the candidate. The program has to be completed in full. The exam fees are paid by Aquila.

Requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate Junior or Senior majoring in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion or very closely related major.
• Must have at least a 2.75 GPA

Also, the following are required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer service oriented
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Internet

All candidates must be able to complete a background check and a federal security clearance check.

Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Now Hiring: Recruitment Specialist - Building Industry

We’re looking for a Recruitment Specialist to join our Workforce Strategy team in Washington, DC. In this role, you’ll partner with executives across engineering and architecture firms to help them attract, hire, and retain top talent. You’ll oversee and execute high-level strategic searches, advise clients on employee engagement and development practices, and build lasting relationships with career professionals across the AEC industry. This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting people with purpose, understands the nuances of talent in a technical industry, and wants to make a tangible impact on how firms grow and lead their teams.

Why DesignForce?

At DesignForce, we’re a hardworking, passionate, and collaborative team united by one mission — to elevate the employee experience in the AEC industry. As a proud Certified B Corporation, we’re guided by principles of social responsibility, ethics, and impact. We balance purpose and fun, with a culture that celebrates connection and creativity through happy hours, team bonding events ( sip-and-paint nights, bowling, paintball, escape rooms, axe throwing and more), and biweekly catered lunches. Our biweekly internal trainings reflect our deep commitment to innovation and continuous learning, we’re always looking for ways to elevate our people and our work. We bring high energy and fresh ideas to everything we do, working in a flexible hybrid environment out of our vibrant, modern office in Dupont Circle.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and foster long-term relationships with professionals in the design and building industries, assisting them with their career development.
• Provide personalized career coaching sessions for professionals within the Architecture, Interiors, Engineering, Development and Construction fields.
• Assist with the development and execution of workforce strategy initiatives, including 360-performance reviews, strategic planning, benefits benchmarking, compensation analysis, and employee engagement surveys.
• Partner strategically with organizational leaders and hiring managers to proactively assess talent needs, providing expert guidance to shape workforce planning and ensure alignment with both immediate and long-term business objectives.
• Source talent and continue to build and enhance an active National network through various channels like LinkedIn, social media, and industry networking events.
• Aid in the development and facilitation of high impact learning and development workshops.
• Research and write industry-specific blog articles to promote DesignForce and personal brand.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Hold a BA or BS in Communications, Human Resources, Psychology, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ professional years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, career coaching, design, engineering consulting, or a related field.
• Display exemplary communication capabilities, effectively communicating verbally and through writing.
• Demonstrate strong ownership of your workload by proactively managing client and internal team relationships, independently establishing realistic deadlines, and consistently delivering results that meet or exceed the highest standards of excellence.
• Be able to pivot quickly and adapt to change in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Love food. Seriously. We like to eat. (Specific knowledge about the DC food scene is a plus but not a requirement).

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People by Providing the Following Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Paid Voting & Wellness Leave
• Annual Professional Development Budget
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-Site Gym Membership
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Matching
• Quarterly Team Volunteering Outings
• Professional Development Support
• Bi-Weekly Catered Team Lunch

Equal Opportunity Employer

At DesignForce, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate, support, and thrive because of it. DesignForce is a proud equal-opportunity employer. Employment at DesignForce is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DesignForce does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.