K-12 Education Specialist

Our vision is simple. In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence and expertise, innovation and collaborative engagement.What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities with lasting impact. Our projects are driven by a deep understanding of local culture, needs, and aspirations, resulting in designs that resonate with and enhance the communities they serve.At LS3P, we don't just design buildings; we create iconic landmarks that define skylines, inspire people, and transform spaces. Join us in shaping the future of architecture and design in the Southeast!About the K-12 PracticeOur K-12 work is solidly rooted in our extensive knowledge of how school's function, based on our design experience with over 2,500 schools. We bring this expertise and perspective to the challenge of creating learning environments in which students thrive. As K12 is one of the firm's highest net service revenue market sectors, maintaining and growing our sector experience is a critical success factor. Relationships and trust are a big part of our success.What LS3P is Looking ForLS3P is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented K-12 Education Specialist to join our team. This individual will focus on school districts throughout the Southeast, with an emphasis on our NC K12 clients, to both maintain and develop new clients. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with LS3P's K12 Practice Leader, business development teams and the firm's senior leadership.Client Relationships and Business Development Strategy:Work closely with the K12 PAC Leader, business development teams and the firm's senior leadership to maintain and strengthen existing K12 client relationships.Cultivate a pipeline for new business opportunities with educational clients.Work with the firm's K12 PAC leader to develop and implement a comprehensive, metrics-driven understanding of the firm's K12 business development strategy.Client Engagement and Growth Opportunities:Identify and pursue new growth opportunities with school districts through targeted outreach and timely follow-through.Conduct research to identify potential K-12 clients.Develop and maintain strong K-12 client relationships.Gather information on potential K-12 clients and projects, scheduling meetings to uncover new project opportunities.Develop and manage strategic partnerships to support business growth.Internal Collaboration:Involve the K12 PAC leader and other team members in client meetings to leverage firm-wide expertise.Work with the internal teams to identify opportunities in pursuits and projects.Networking:Attend K-12 based conferences and join K-12 based organizations (A4LE, NCASBO, NCSBA, etc.) as an LS3P representative to network and identify potential clients.Develop and maintain a strong business network to serve as a reliable source of information and leads.Specialty Educational Services for Clients:Provide specialty consulting services to school districts, if needed, based on previously developed educational expertise. (Operational efficiency recommendations, demographic and redistricting studies, programming, budgeting, NCDPI grant assistance, etc.)Life at LS3PTogether, we are building the skylines of the Southeast.Our values articulate our beliefs and ground us in a common culture. They are the core of our practice, and reflect the "who" of our community.EXCELLENCE is a beginning pointINTEGRITY is at the core of our decision making and actionsEMPOWERMENT with accountability makes better decisionsCOLLABORATION leverages the best in everyoneBALANCE gives us fuel to do our bestSTEWARDSHIP ensures a futureCARING for each other is what holds us togetherWe are made up of 12 offices that celebrate their own unique traditions, but we embrace a "one firm" attitude that unifies us.LS3P's Commitment To You:Ongoing engagement with fantastic design team membersTo develop new skills and contribute to world-class projectsParticipate in meaningful collaboration and research effortsA competitive compensation and benefits packageProfessional development allowance to toward educational opportunitiesLeadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices and the firmParticipation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizationsFlexibility and balance in your scheduleLS3P recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.