Join Our Team
Our hiring, retention and promotion strategies are focused on finding and developing people who are passionate about our mission to improve education and communities, along with providing a culture and work environment where diverse employees have the opportunity to learn, grow and be successful in their careers.
We strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member’s voice is valued, and all are committed to learn, teach and mentor, ensuring we are always improving as a team.
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Professional Development
QKA offers a professional development program to help employees explore their passions, expand their skillset and advance in their career. Ongoing learning cohorts and mentorship are available.
Work & Life Balance
Supporting our team’s wellbeing, at work and beyond, is important to us. Most roles include a flexible, hybrid option with 24 hours in the office and 16 hours working from home.
Health Benefits
For every full-time employee, QKA pays for 100% of the base plan medical, dental and vision benefits package and 25% of the base plan for dependents (medical only). A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is also available.
ESOP & 401K
QKA’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a valuable, no cost retirement plan where we all become firm owners! We also offer an optional, employee-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Life in…
Santa Rosa, CA
45 minutes north of San Francisco, the QKA Headquarters is centrally located in vibrant downtown Santa Rosa. With close proximity to the ocean, redwoods and wine country, there is always plenty to explore in the North Bay.
Oakland, CA
Our East Bay office is located in Oakland’s historic Jack London Square. Perched along the waterfront, enjoy the Bay views, sampling the restaurants, and walking the marina.
Denver, CO
Located in historic downtown Castle Rock, our office is at the edge of the Front Range, where small-town character meets the energy of the Denver metro area. Enjoy easy access to trails, open space, and growing communities.
Meet Project Designer
Heather
“At QKA, there are opportunities to work on many building types since schools have such a large variety of facilities. From athletics, sciences, performing arts, alternative education, student services and even culinary arts.”
Meet Senior Project Architect
Avian
“QKA is always supportive for growth opportunities. If I wanted to reach a certain goal or milestone, I’ve never felt like they would turn me down saying that I wasn’t ready.”
Meet Senior Project Designer
Diana
“Collaboration is encouraged and mentorship is fostered through the studio structure. It is understood that every member of the team brings value through their individual experience, and collectively we make every project successful.”
Meet Principal/Studio Director
Nick
“QKA’s work environment is family-oriented, with great emphasis on my professional development while encouraging and supporting my personal and family life.”
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