other local nonprofit organizations or groups in need of design services. ... Would you like to be considered as an indi
[bc] Request for Qualifications buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is recruiting local architects, designers, and artists to collaborate with [bc] and other local nonprofit organizations or groups in need of design services. These collaborative projects will require a diversity of skills and levels of experience. Time contributed to each project may or may not be compensated, depending on each project’s needs, duration, and resources. If you are interested in being a partner, advisor or volunteer on [bc] projects or events, fill out our Request for Qualifications form ( https://bcworkshop.typeform.com/to/pIlbtY ) to tell us more about yourself and how you would like to get involved!
1. Would you like to be considered as an individual or are you representing a group, firm or
organization?* If you are applying as both, complete the form as an organization, than complete it again as individual. I am applying as an individual I am applying as a group/firm/organization 2. Describe your Group / Firm / Organization a. What is the name of your group, firm or organization?* b. Do you have a website? c. What year was your group / firm / organization established? d. How many staff do you employ? e. How many members does your group have? f. Briefly describe the geographic area in which you work.* Neighborhoods, city, region, or states 3. How do we get in touch with you? a. First Name* b. Last Name* c. Mailing Address* Street Address, City, State & Zip Code d. Phone Number e. Email Address* f. Would you like to receive bc’s monthly newsletter?* Yes / No 4. Are you looking to apply for any of the following projects?* Little Free Libraries / Libros Libres, Dallas, Texas Please review the application requirements for this project using this link ( http://bit.ly/1M2YNmx ) Activating Vacancy, Brownsville, Texas Please review the application requirements for this project using this link ( http://bit.ly/1RiEZrA ) I would like to be considered for all current and future projects/events. Continue to the next page.
To be considered for all current and future projects/events: [bc] is inviting you to get involved with community-engaged projects that address the design needs of local nonprofit and community organizations. There are a number of roles that designers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, artists, graphic designers, and planners of all levels of experience are needed to assist with [bc] project and event opportunities. Descriptions of each role are: Partner - An individual or an active member of a team committed to the process and completion of a specific project. A Partner will be compensated for his/her time and materials contributed to projects. Projects typically last 4-6 months and require 5-10 hours per week. Reviewer/Advisor - An individual willing to commit time for the critical review and assessment of [bc] and Partner work. He/she will be asked to attend design reviews and provide critical opinions on the work produced by Partners at any time during a project. Advisors are typically asked to provide 5-10 hours total, per project. Volunteer - An individual willing to volunteer their time and skills to assist with projects and events. Volunteer shifts vary per event and individual availability.
5. How would you like to get involved?* Select up to three of the following choices. Partner Reviewer/Advisor Volunteer 6. Upload a short narrative that describes any relevant experience you have.* The file should be a pdf, not exceed 3 pages and should include: a description of your experience, a list of current and completed projects, your approach to small, nonprofit projects, your approach to community engagement, and typical hourly billing rates by position. If applicable, include a list of any relevant certifications. 7. References Please provide 3 references, preferably nonprofit groups or community-based organization clients and partners.
Reference 1* Include contact name, phone number, and email address.
Reference 2* Include contact name, phone number, and email address.
Reference 3* Include contact name, phone number, and email address.
The following questions will help us understand what skills and expertise you can bring to projects.
8. Which of the following best describes your field of work/expertise?* Select from the dropdown menu below. Architecture & Interior Design Urban Design & Planning Landscape Architecture Graphic Design Creative Placemaking Research & Analysis Construction & Fabrication Media & Marketing Translation Visual & Performing Arts Film, Video & Audio Other: 9. Building & Landscape Design* Choose up to 3 that best describe the skills and expertise you provide: accessibility surveys adaptive reuse as-designed & as-constructed drawings commercial building design commercial landscape design community / institutional facility design community / institutional facility landscape design drafting ecological restoration existing facility surveys green infrastructure historic restoration / preservation industrial building design interior design LEED certification mixed use development parks & recreation residential building design residential landscape design other: 10. Visual Art & Communications* Choose up to 3 that best describe the skills and expertise you provide: advocacy campaigns audio recording brand development capital campaigns coding filming literature & poetry live sound management mobile app design & development
photography print-based publications public art, installations, and sculpture public performance translation (english/spanish) UX/ID design visual art wayfinding & signage web design other: 11. Planning, Research & Analysis* Choose up to 3 that best describe the skills and expertise you provide: asset mapping contextual analysis data collection, analysis & synthesis feasibility studies historic research mapping neighborhood mapping planning public policy strategic analysis other: 12. Samples of Work & Other Supporting Material Upload work samples that illustrate your skills and experience in community-engaged design. A file should be submitted as a pdf document, not to exceed 10 pages and 10MB file size. Work samples are required for applying to be a Partner or Reviewer/Advisor.
