Inspired Design Professionals Wanted!
Are you looking to leverage your passion to bring client stories to life? Are you seeking a great work environment and quality of life balance? ALSC Architects is always seeking enthusiastic, collaborative design professionals to join our team.
ALSC is a team of creative professionals—who lead a clear principle-based design process delivering simple yet powerful architectural solutions authentic to our client’s mission, culture and vision. We believe design has a profound opportunity and responsibility to inspire and make a difference in our lives.
Project Architect or Project Architect II: ALSC is seeking an experienced (5+ years for PA I) (10+ years for PA II) project architect to join our team. Pay range is $68K-$92K depending on experience and license status. Architectural license is required with Washington license optimal.
Interior Designer: ALSC is seeking an experienced (4+ years) interior designer to join our team. Pay range is $60K-$81K depending on experience. Commercial, educational, health care, or municipal interior design experience is required.
All positions offer employer-paid medical insurance, defined contribution profit sharing plan, potential performance-related bonuses, continuing education stipend, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
For information about job openings at ALSC please contact Greg Francis, gfrancis@alscarchitects.com or 509.838.8568
Alli's Story:
From Sketchbooks to Schools: Alli Gallinger’s Summer at ALSC
When Alli Gallinger talks about design, she talks about people first. An undergraduate studying architecture at Montana State University, Alli has always been an artist—drawing, painting, sculpting, and seeing the world through form and composition. Architecture felt like the natural next step: a way to turn creativity into spaces that serve. “It’s creative, it’s problem-solving, and it’s purpose-driven,” she says. “That’s exactly where I want to be.”
Alli grew up in and around the kinds of places ALSC Architects is known for—schools and public buildings that bring communities together. What drew her to apply for an internship was the firm’s commitment to rural projects. “Coming from that background, it means a lot to see a firm doing thoughtful, responsive work outside the urban context. I wanted to be part of a team that values people as much as design.”
Her first week set the tone. On a site visit to the Camas Center Medical Clinic in Cusick, Washington—a place she frequented with her family—she watched ALSC’s work unfold in a setting that mattered to her personally. “Walking onto that site was inspiring,” she says. “It made the work feel real and connected.”
No two weeks looked the same. Alli helped develop graphics for an elementary school, laser-cut elements for a physical model, supported construction documents, and joined an Elements of Design charrette. Listening to how the team articulates the story of a project left a lasting impression. “It was such a thoughtful experience,” she says. “Hearing how the team talks through design—with intention—was really impactful.”
Schools became a central thread in her internship. Alli’s mom is a teacher, as are many of the people she grew up admiring. She spent countless afternoons in classrooms, watching how much time and heart teachers give. “I’ve always believed in the power of education, especially in rural communities, where access and opportunity don’t always come easy,” she says. “Seeing how much intention ALSC puts into those spaces has been powerful. There’s no ego, just integrity and empathy.”
Her first client meeting—during schematic design in Wapato, Washington—crystallized that belief. Before the meeting, the team toured existing schools to see how students and teachers used the spaces. “Experiencing that energy and hearing directly from the community was huge,” Alli says. “It made the project feel personal and gave me a deeper understanding of who we’re designing for and why it matters.”
Like many emerging designers, Alli arrived a little nervous about the technical side of the work. That changed quickly. “I’ve learned so much more than I expected—about construction, phasing, delivery methods, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff that makes architecture happen,” she says. Collaborating with consultants, understanding how contracts shape projects, and seeing how decisions ripple through the process helped her see the bigger picture. “It’s made me more confident in how I approach the work.”
She credits the people around her for that growth. “The culture at ALSC is something really special,” she says. “It’s incredibly collaborative and social—people genuinely enjoy working together.” Colleagues answered questions, shared resources, and checked in—sometimes over coffee—simply to make space to learn. “From day one, I felt supported. It wasn’t just about helping me with tasks; it was about making sure I felt part of the team.”
If one person changed the way she sees architecture, it was Ken Murphy. “Watching how he leads with humility, integrity, and care—not just for design, but for people—was incredibly inspiring,” Alli says. Working with him on a few projects, she saw what it looks like to communicate design decisions with purpose. “Nothing is done just to impress. It all comes from listening and knowing what the client needs. He taught me that architecture is most powerful when it’s rooted in service and shaped by story.”
That lesson—listening first—became her north star. “Not just to the client, but to the site, the context, the community,” she says. “It’s easy to get caught up in making something look good, but what matters more is that it speaks to the people it’s meant for. That’s the kind of work that lasts. It’s about building something that matters to someone else.”
The experience also clarified her path. “Before this internship, I wasn’t sure if I’d even go into architecture after graduation, let alone pursue a master’s degree,” she admits. “Working at ALSC made something click. I feel lucky to be among people who truly serve their communities through architecture. Being part of a team, contributing to meaningful projects, and seeing how architecture can directly serve people has been amazing.”
As the summer winds down, what will she miss most? The people. “The projects and clients have been amazing, but it’s the day-to-day environment—laughing during lunch, learning during meetings, feeling like part of something bigger—that I’ll miss most,” she says. “It’s a hard culture to find, and I feel lucky to have been part of it.”
Her advice to future interns is simple: be curious, say yes, and keep a positive outlook. “You’re not expected to know everything. What matters is being present and open to learning,” she says. “It makes you more resilient and shapes how you move through the world.”
Alli leaves ALSC with sharpened skills, new confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose. “I came into this internship hoping to learn more about architecture,” she says. “I’m leaving with a much clearer sense of who I want to be in this profession. This place and these people have given me something that will stay with me for a long time.”
Maiya's Story:
My Internship at ALSC Architects:
When I have told people around me where I have been working at this summer, the response is normally, “Wow I hear they are a great firm!” and they’re telling the truth. Working with ALSC this summer has been one of the most knowledgeable and engaging opportunities in relation to my architectural journey. Coming in, I was so excited to learn outside of a classroom format. I have learned more in the past 12 weeks than I have in my past 3 years of college. It makes me excited to go back with all these new skillsets I have learned here and be able to use them in my final year of undergrad, but it also makes me sad that I have to leave such a kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly inspiring group of people.
Looking over my time here, I have spent a lot of time working on a design competition, creating a series of physical models, seeing the construction process on site visits, making mapping diagrams, sitting in on meetings, and more. The best part of it all has been being engaged in the working environment and seeing the entire process play out, which is not something you see in school. Plus, when you work with people who are passionate and truly care about what they do, it makes it even better. It has given me just a small taste of what the working life will be like one day in my future, and if anything, it has made me even more excited to be able to be in this profession. To anyone trying to find an internship, put yourself out there and be confident about what you have accomplished, there is a lot in life to be learned and a lot is learned through experience.
I was always worried I would never find a profession that I enjoyed or that would suit me well but working here has proven to me I have found my path. From all the skills I have learned, conversations I have had, and inspiration I have grabbed, it has all been thanks to everyone here at ALSC for creating one of the best working cultures I have ever seen or heard of. I owe one big THANK YOU to ALSC for making it an incredible summer, I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity!
Sierra's Story:
My Internship at ALSC Architects:
I have truly enjoyed my time here at ALSC. I appreciate being presented with useful and practical knowledge that I can bring back to my studies at WSU. Starting here I knew I would be learning, but I was surprised how fast the design industry changes, it’s a constant learning environment.
Coming in as an intern, you automatically understand less than people that have been here a long time, but I didn’t feel a barrier between the different levels of knowledge, and people worked to get me involved. I am impressed with the commitment to making interns really feel like part of the team, with co-workers even going out of their way to ask my opinion on a design. My favorite part of the summer was being able to get involved in different sectors of projects. I didn’t know what area of interior design I wanted to pursue, so this gave me an opportunity to try a variety of areas.
My advice to future interns is to push yourself, that’s the only way to grow.
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