CAREERS

Carleton Hart Architecture (CHA) is a mission-driven architecture firm that strives for innovative and equitable solutions to design challenges. Founded in 1994, CHA is passionate about design and community-building through our work in affordable housing, historic preservation, public, commercial, institutional and spiritual projects. With our mission of inspiring community through design, CHA believes thoughtful architecture can transcend material and form to strengthen bonds between people and enrich lives. A certified B Corporation® and Just organization providing architecture, planning, and interior design, we are a dynamic team of problem solvers who share a commitment to developing projects that have a positive social and environmental impact.

CHA believes in staff development, open participation, and encourages staff to be involved in firm initiatives. In-house committees allow staff to focus on areas of interest and have an influence on office operations. We provide financial support for continuing education and our Innovation Lab grant offers opportunities for independent research projects. As an office, we participate in a variety of community service activities throughout the year and support individual efforts through paid time for volunteering at area service organizations. We encourage a positive team-minded work environment with frequent company events and celebrations.

Salary & Benefits

Carleton Hart Architecture offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer contributions, company paid medical, vision, dental, and short-term/long-term disabilities insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 15 paid holidays (including five designated Mental Health Days), transit passes, and incentives for other sustainable commuting. CHA employees also have flexibility with our hybrid remote/in-office work schedule which requires residence in the Portland metropolitan area.

Culture

CHA believes in staff development, open participation, and encourages staff to be involved in firm initiatives. In-house committees allow staff to focus on areas of interest and have an influence on office operations. We provide financial support for continuing education and our Innovation Lab grant offers opportunities for independent research projects. As an office, we participate in a variety of community service activities throughout the year and support individual efforts through paid time for volunteering at area service organizations. We encourage a positive team-minded work environment with frequent company events and celebrations.

Career Inquiries

We welcome any career inquires. Please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@carletonhart.com. Please no follow up phone calls, walk-ins, or emails.

Carleton Hart Architecture is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran or active military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, domestic partnership, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We have consistent policies and practices to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, rates of pay, promoting, access to training, termination, and terms of conditions of employment.