Work Program Architects | Norfolk
WPA is looking for a Chief of Staff to join our team of architects, urban designers, graphic designers, community engagement and educational specialists. Our mission is to strengthen community through a collaborative design process. We do this by focusing on projects that build social, economic, and coastal resilience. The primary role of this position is to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO. The Chief of Staff will also support the firm’s leadership team by managing administrative activities as needed. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for building relationships within our firm and who can foster trust with our diverse clients and community members. We can’t wait for you to join us in our studio at Assembly, located in Downtown Norfolk; a space designed to connect ideas and the people who make them.
The ideal candidate for this role will have exemplary oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide welcoming and friendly customer service. They will adapt easily to a fast-paced work environment and will have strong organizational skills to include administrative tasks and overall support for the CEO as well as secondary support for the leadership team. The Chief of Staff will be the CEO’s trusted partner, serving as both their right hand and a second set of eyes and ears. The Chief of Staff job is to make sure the CEO has what they need to guide the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced working with executive-level management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related platforms
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal communications and teamwork skills
- Professional (punctual, reliable, trustworthy)
- Trustworthiness and discretion required for confidential projects
- Finely tuned emotional intelligence, judgement, diplomacy, and political acumen
Full details are available on our website: wparch.com/hiring.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to sharon@wparch.com