Van Auken Akins Architects (VAA), established in 1992, is a certified Female Business Enterprise specializing in architectural design and planning, construction management and interior design. We work with clients in sectors ranging from commercial and education to public and healthcare, and our design projects exceed $3 billion in construction. As members of the Northeast Ohio chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, we are committed to sustainable design and, whenever possible, specify products and construction methods to help create a safer environment. VAA also holds the U.S. General Services Administration’s Professional Engineering Services schedule for Construction Management and Comprehensive Furniture Management Services, which includes project management, assets management, reconfiguration/relocation management and furniture design/layout. Visit www.vaakins.com to learn more about us. VAA offers over a dozen competitive benefits for their employees: • Salary overtime pay equal to employee hourly rate for any hours worked over 80 within a two-week pay period. • Traditional Health Insurance available through Medical Mutual of Ohio. Premiums paid 100% by VAA for employee. • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available through MetLife. • Disability Insurance benefits available after one year of service. Premiums paid 100% by VAA. • 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing available upon date of hire. • $750.00 Medical Reimbursement annually after one year of service. • $200.00 Continuing Education Reimbursement annually, plus 50% reimbursement of annual dues for professional employee’s membership. • Paid time off for the purpose of taking either the Architectural, Interior Design, or LEED registration/certification. Additionally, VAA will pay for the cost of the exam as long as it is successfully passed. • Paid Time Off: 12 days first year, 12 days second year, 17 days third year, 22 days fourth and fifth years and 27 days the sixth year, & 7 paid holidays.