Library Planner | Programmer | Architect

Library Planner | Programmer | Architect

Department: BOS01 - Boston Studio 01

Location: Boston, MA

Job ID: 1809

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 Per Year

Employee Referral Bonus: Employee Referral Eligible

The Opportunity

Perkins Eastman is seeking a Library Specialist to join our Firmwide College and University and Civic & Cultural practices. This role will lead the development of forward-looking library strategies, programs, and space plans for academic and public institutions across the country.

The Library Specialist will work at the intersection of research, planning, and design, partnering with librarians, institutional leadership, and project teams to translate evolving models of learning, research, and community into clear programmatic frameworks and spatial solutions.

Position will be located in one of the established Perkins Eastman studios. Ability to travel is required in order to have in person meetings with academic and public institutions at their places of business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead library programming and planning efforts including space programs and planning concepts.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and visioning sessions.
• Translate emerging themes in libraries into actionable planning strategies.
• Develop data‑informed recommendations including benchmarking and utilization analysis.

Design Integration

• Collaborate with design teams to carry planning into design.
• Support early design phases with program validation and scenario testing.

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

• Participate in ALA, ACRL, and related organizations.
• Track emerging themes in libraries.
• Present at conferences and contribute thought leadership.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities and support pursuits.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Help grow the library typology within the Firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, or related field.
• 7–15 years of experience in library planning or design.
• Experience leading programming and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Active involvement in professional library organizations preferred.

We are hiring one individual in one of the following locations: Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, or Washington, DC.

Benefits

• 401(k) options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development
• Hybrid work policy

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.