Volunteer: Architectural Drafter/Renderer

Think Round, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2004 by Heidi Hardin. Think Round is also an E-verify employer seeking art students of all types. Heidi is a fine artist who served as an original member of SF’s Hunters Point Shipyard (HPS) artists & the Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Reuse of HPS. Since 1992, Heidi has created & implemented nationally acclaimed art & science programs for children & their families in Bayview Hunters Point. Teaching art & science, & community history, & serving as museum artist at the deYoung, shaped her vision art that tells a multifaceted story of family, faith, community & culture. Think Round’s programs reflect the same core concerns that guide her own artwork a deep love of humankind & the planet.

The heart of Think Round’s programs is The Human Family Tree/A Walk Through Paradise (Paradise), a multimedia art installation. Paradise is a collaboration of visionaries that includes paintings, original music, & finds common threads in diverse families, ethnicities & cultures. It draws from Hardin’s work empowering children, youth & families through art & science. A permanent home for Paradise & for related experiential programs that advance Think Round’s commitment to education is The Center for the Human Family. The current form of The Center for the Human Family is Think Round Fine Arts where artists, who champion Think Round values, show & discuss their art. "Earth is home. Humans are family."

The Experienced Team Leader for Architectural Drafter/Renderer will lead a team of architectural drafters and renderers to design a virtual destination called The Center for the Human Family. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural design and rendering, and possess excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architectural drafters and renderers to design The Center for the Human Family virtual destination
• Participate in project reviews and provide constructive feedback to the team
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including design briefs and technical specifications
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
• Work closely with the project team to ensure that all design elements are in line with the project vision and goals
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including project sponsors and partners, to ensure that project requirements are met
• Collaborate with other teams, including 3D modeling and animation, to ensure a cohesive and integrated virtual experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architectural drafter/renderer with strong leadership and project management skills to lead a youthful team in designing a cutting-edge virtual destination. The position is a part-time, unpaid volunteer position, and work is undertaken through an independent contractor agreement. You will gain broad leadership experience and ongoing letters of recommendation for those who successfully conclude their time with us.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.