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Yai

Design and Resource Assistant

Full-time
Manhattanvia Yai CareersPosted Oct 16, 2026
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About this role

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Key/Essential Functions &

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance YAI programs
  • Create scopes of work and obtain competitive estimates and bids for projects
  • Effectively manage several projects for multiple programs operations
  • Draw floor plans and elevations for projects as needed
  • Travel to program operations around NY region
  • Maintain and update the Design and Resource work history and vendors recordkeeping, and samples
  • Coordinate and accept furniture deliveries
  • Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

  • BA in Interior Design, Fine Arts, Art History, Purchasing or a similar field.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
  • Basic knowledge and awareness of ID/DD
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong commitment and passion for the organization’s mission.
  • Knowledge of the unique environmental needs for a diverse array of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities
  • Highly organized and excellent at multitasking
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
  • Pay Rate: $24.03 - $25.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

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  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
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