Career & Financial Resources

AIA Philadelphia is a membership association of over 1,800 architects, 250+ architecture firms, and 175+ allied members, which are companies that partner with architects on various aspects of a project. AIA Philadelphia is the second oldest AIA chapter in the United States and has built a strong legacy of advocacy, design excellence, and community service. 

Our mission is to support the architectural community by elevating design expertise, advancing knowledge and promoting the value of architecture. We do through our continuing education, recognition of design excellence through our awards, and we advocate at City Hall for the profession and for better design of the public realm. We focus our programs on: advancing architecture & design, climate action & leadership, and equity & justice.

Looking for exciting architectural career opportunities? Lots of new openings have been posted on Archinect's job board recently, which is why we're highlighting a selection of active employers in this week's curated jobs picks.

View the A'N Job Board for jobs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, engineering, design, construction, marketing, planning, and project management.

At Eventscape, customization is our focus, architecture is our playground, and fabrication is our expertise. As global leaders in the custom architectural fabrication space, we thrive on challenging design and strive for innovation towards one shared goal--to build the extraordinary! We are always looking for talented individuals to add to our dynamic team. If you are interested please send your resume to careers@eventscape.com. with the title of the position in the subject line. Eventscape Careers - https://eventscape.com/careers/

What is LEED?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.

To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. Save money by registering today and make a positive difference in your career!

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Why Pursue the LEED Green Associate Credential?

- Globally recognized sustainability credential that enhances your career prospects
- Over 12,000 successful students have passed their exams through our training
- Superior LEED exam passing rates with our USGBC Faculty-led courses
- Exclusive discounts for students in the School of Design
- Suitable for students at all levels to elevate your resume

- Pass the exam this year before it becomes more challenging in 2026

Our workshops focus not only on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material to ensure that your knowledge is solid and practical. This approach significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam's historically low pass rate.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:

We will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. April 12 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. May 31 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT   OR
3. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – On-Demand  

The above options (1-3) are all identical. 

Register here for our live webinar or self-paced options -https://leadinggreen.com/online

Explore the easiest method to grasp the material with our comprehensive webinars, practice exams, valuable tips, and effective textbook. Facilitated by a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most cost-effective and efficient way to acquire knowledge without straining your budget!

Cost: $200 with the code 'green' for students (non-students: $300)
Secure your spot by registering here for our live or self-paced options -https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne Mlotek directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com.

Make the Federal Transit Administration your next stop!

FTA is an organization of over 600 diverse, talented, enthusiastic people working to strengthen American communities, promote economic vitality, and maintain personal freedom through the development and support of public transportation.

FTA has positions in a diverse range of areas. The agency fills vacancies in the Washington, DC headquarters and regional offices for positions such as:

• Community planners
• Environmental protection specialists
• General engineers
• Attorneys
• Research program specialists
• Program management specialists
• Congressional relations specialists

Visit https://www.transit.dot.gov/jobs for more information.

Keep up with urban planning news, featuring articles, op-eds, jobs, courses, and information for the urban planning, design, and development community. https://www.planetizen.com/

Organizations for international, national, or regional audiences. https://www.gisci.org/Applicants/GIS-Professional-Associations

The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a nonprofit 501(c)3  association incorporated in 1966. URISA provides education and training, a vibrant and connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources for GIS professionals throughout their careers. https://urisa.org/

Our mission is to build recognition and support for the extraordinary and dynamic value of the arts and to lead, serve, and advance the diverse networks of organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts in America. Connecting your best ideas and leaders from the arts, communities, and business, together we can work to ensure that every American has access to the transformative power of the arts. AFTA also features and Job Bank.

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy supports artists and the cultural community in Philadelphia by providing and promoting artist opportunities year-round. Click on their opportunities website to learn more!

College Art Association (CAA) provides a series of podcasts devoted to professional development topics. The podcasts are produced by CAA committees and staff and are a resource for professionals across the spectrum in the visual arts. For more information, visit CAA Programs / Podcasts.

With a mission to cultivate, nurture, and advance the careers of emerging visual artists while simultaneously expanding opportunities for the public to discover and connect with art, CFEVA’s services are designed to: raise the profile of Philadelphia’s professional artists, foster artistic experimentation and innovation, and showcase how vibrant artistic communities boost cultural tourism and foster economic development. Through fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, exhibitions, professional development, and city-wide events, CFEVA provides artists with the tangible resources needed to develop viable and sustainable careers. For more information, visit CFEVA.

Creative Capital supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, & career development services.

At Eventscape, customization is our focus, architecture is our playground, and fabrication is our expertise. As global leaders in the custom architectural fabrication space, we thrive on challenging design and strive for innovation towards one shared goal--to build the extraordinary! We are always looking for talented individuals to add to our dynamic team. If you are interested please send your resume to careers@eventscape.com. with the title of the position in the subject line. Eventscape Careers - https://eventscape.com/careers/

Hyperallergic is a forum for serious, playful, and radical thinking about art in the world today. Founded in 2009, Hyperallergic is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. View their Opportunities section here.

Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For over 35 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative process rooted in the traditions of mural-making to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts Philadelphia exists to provide transformative experiences, progressive discourse, and economic stimulus to the City of Philadelphia.

Our mission: Through participatory public art, Mural Arts Philadelphia inspires change in people, place, and practice, creating opportunities for a more just and equitable Philadelphia.

DEIB statement: Mural Arts seeks candidates who value and demonstrate the following core competencies: committed problem solving, deep thinking and fearless creation, inquisitive learning, thoughtful communication, mindful collaboration, personal accountability, and a commitment to actively prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Mural Arts Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mural Arts Careers - https://www.muralarts.org/careers/

New York Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit service organization that provides the concrete resources that working artists and emerging arts organizations need to thrive. Join their mailing lists and be among the first to know about NYFA's fellowships, resources, deadlines, programming, and special projects. As a subscriber, you'll also enjoy access to their vast network of opportunities for artists. 

NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts) has planned a series of free programming, online learning, awards and grants, emergency grants and NYFA Events page.

Pick Up The Flow is a resource platform dedicated to democratizing access to opportunities. Opportunity listings are shared daily via this website, Instagram page and weekly through our newsletter.

Founded in 2017 by Bergsonist, a New York City-based musician, PUTF started as a platform to connect musicians and creatives in NYC. The private Facebook group was limited to friends and friends of friends, fostering a safe and close-knit community. It quickly became a trusted space for sharing gear, knowledge, job opportunities, apartment listings, and more.

Since its inception, PUTF has hosted a variety of events, including workshops (at MoMA PS1), radio broadcasts (Lot Radio), conversations (MoMA PS1), swap meets (H0l0, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Mood Ring), and a block market (109 Montrose x PTP), all in response to the shifting dynamics of the music, art, and cultural industries.

Sachs Program grantmaking supports innovative arts activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania community, providing funding to Penn faculty, staff, students, departments, programs, and centers.

Grants range in amount, with the largest being $25,000, and fund a wide variety of activities aligned with the funder’s vision to support teaching art, making art, and presenting art, as well as their aim to provide Penn students with increased access to the arts. Click here for more information.

External grants and awards are opportunities offered by private foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Also known as nationally competitive awards or fellowships, receiving external funding opportunities is a way to position yourself as a leader in your field, whether you are just beginning your graduate career, are conducting research and writing, or are close to the end of your degree and exploring career options. 

We encourage you to review our lists of highlighted opportunities and to take advantage of the resources below as you prepare to apply for competitive grants and fellowships. Be sure to check our events page and the CURF website for upcoming information sessions and workshops related to fellowships and grants. 

We feature regularly updated professional employment, internship, and fellowship opportunities for job seekers in the historic preservation and related fields.

https://preservenet.org/jobs-listings/

Preservation Pennsylvania is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation. Visit their resources here.

Continuing education and professional training in historic preservation and cultural resource management. Visit their list of preservation organizations here.

Founded in 1899, ASLA is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. Landscape architects lead the planning, design, and stewardship of healthy, equitable, safe, and resilient environments.

Download attached document for helpful links to international job opportunities, NGO's, and environmental leadership.

LANGAN provides an integrated mix of engineering and environmental consulting services in support of land development projects, corporate real estate portfolios, and the energy industry. Our clients include developers, property owners, public agencies, corporations, institutions, and energy companies around the world. Langan is growing and we have new positions available on our Landscape Architecture + Planning team of varying levels of experience.

Visit LANGAN Jobs for more information.

Shape America's future, find your fit in the Federal Government.

The Grad Center is a hub for information, programming, resources, and support for graduate and professional students at Penn. 

The Global Research & Internship Program enhances your career potential through life-changing global work and research experience.

The Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP) offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to intern or conduct research with a variety of organizations and companies abroad for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer. As part of the GRIP program, you collaborate with people from different backgrounds, embrace and adapt to new challenges, and gain global exposure that makes you stand out when applying for jobs or graduate school.

Program Features and Facts:

• A wide variety of internship placements across many career industries including business, engineering, sustainable development, healthcare, community development, and more.
• Research placements that offer the opportunity to develop hands-on research skills under leading international researchers and faculty PIs affiliated with a university abroad.
• Generous guaranteed funding awards to help accepted students offset travel and internship-related expenses.

Visit GRIP for more information and application deadlines.

There are a variety of funding sources across Penn for professional pursuits over the summer. We encourage you to check some of highlighted resources here: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/find-funding/

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships serves as the University of Pennsylvania's information hub and primary support office for Penn students and alumni considering applying for major grants and fellowships. CURF aims to demystify these opportunities to help undergraduate and graduate students and alumni determine the most appropriate awards for which to apply. CURF’s searchable Fellowships Directory allows you to search for opportunities based on your student or alumni status. See details of fellowship eligibility and brief descriptions. If you are (or soon will be) an active applicant for any fellowship, please sign up for the CURF Mailing List to receive regular updates on fellowships and related opportunities. Graduate Students should check out our Resources for Graduate Students

Pursuing a graduate or professional degree is an important investment in your future and can also be a significant investment of your time and money. Whether you're living on a budget or relying on external funding, the financial decisions you make during graduate school can have an impact for years to come. Visit the Graduate Funding and Finances page, which provides information and resources to help you identify funding opportunities and make more informed financial decisions as you pursue your degree. 

External grants and awards are opportunities offered by private foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Also known as nationally competitive awards or fellowships, receiving external funding opportunities is a way to position yourself as a leader in your field, whether you are just beginning your graduate career, are conducting research and writing, or are close to the end of your degree and exploring career options. 

We encourage you to review our lists of highlighted opportunities and to take advantage of the resources below as you prepare to apply for competitive grants and fellowships. Be sure to check our events page and the CURF website for upcoming information sessions and workshops related to fellowships and grants.