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 🔗Historic Preservation Program Director

  • Full Time
  • Seattle, WA
  • $123,807 - $139,926/- USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Historic Preservation
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate they have the skills listed above through a combination of their work, education, and life experience as demonstrated in their resume, and cover letter.

    • Nine (9) years of experience working in a nonprofit, educational, or small government environment
    • Five years’ experience supervising employees and creating work plans

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Degree in historic preservation or related field

  • How to Apply:

    To Apply
    You will need to log in or create a 4Culture account in order to access the application. 4Culture staff can assist in setting up an account Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Apply online no later than Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 pm PDT.

    If you have questions regarding your account or setting up an account, please contact Hello@4Culture.org. Any questions related to your application materials, accommodation requests, or the position may be sent to Amber Trillo, HR Manager, at 4HR@4Culture.org.

    The privacy of applicants will be respected and preserved until the last phase of the hiring process. For example, references will be checked during the process of interviewing the finalists and with the applicant’s knowledge.

    No Discrimination in Hiring
    4Culture is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. We recognize that diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and life experiences of all employees are critical to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects our residents, meets the needs of the communities we serve, and leverages the power of our employee’s individual uniqueness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to creed, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability unless such limitations are necessary for the performance of the role and no less discriminatory alternatives are available.

  • Application URL: https://www.4culture.org/job/historic-preservation-director/
  • Seattle, WA, USA

Website 4Culture

4Culture is an independent public agency, chartered under state law and King County ordinance in January 2003, after 35 years as the King County Office of Cultural Resources. The ideal candidate for this position champions public support for arts, culture, science, and technology and has demonstrated sustained commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice. As the cultural funding and services agency for King County, Washington, 4Culture works to make the region vibrant. The organization’s five program areas—Arts, Heritage, Historic Preservation, Public Art, and Science and Technology—put public resources to use all over King County. Guided by a vision of a King County in which every person has what they need to explore and create culture, we’re working to become an actively anti-racist organization. We know that this work is urgent and ongoing; as a public agency, we’re committed to being transparent about our successes and failures. (see more on 4culture.org)

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Preservation Department Director. This position provides leadership, direction, and staff coordination for the Preservation Department. The Preservation Department Director is a senior leader and a key contributor to a management team focused on organizational change management, policy development, and strategic planning.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise in historic preservation matters to 4Culture’s Executive Director and staff. Serve as the principal public contact at 4Culture for historic preservation organizations, their employees and volunteers, local governments, members of the community, and other interested stakeholders.
  • Identify, shape, and lead preservation initiatives and projects in response to current issues, gaps, and needs in King County. Advocate publicly for the preservation of historic places in accordance with 4Culture’s advocacy framework.
  • Oversee department funding programs, including applicant support, guideline development, panel process, and contract administration. This includes a portfolio of grant programs supporting historic preservation organizations and projects, cultural facilities, and new and emerging cultural organizations.
  • Directly manage Landmarks Capital and Preservation Emergency grant programs, supporting the rehabilitation of designated landmark properties across King County.
  • Collaborate with leading preservation agencies and organizations to acquire, rehabilitate, and reposition highly significant, endangered historic properties through the Preservation Action Fund.
  • Recruit, hire, supervise, and review the work of department staff. This responsibility includes providing individual feedback as part of 4Culture’s annual staff coaching process. Department staff consists of five direct reports and one indirect report.
  • Coordinate recruitment, appointments, and activities of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.
  • Develop departmental budgets and work plans in alignment with 4Culture’s strategic plan.
  • Contribute to the overall health and welfare of 4Culture by participating in internal sub-committees that address overarching issues affecting the operations of the agency and working collaboratively to create publications, presentations, and other 4Culture outreach and advocacy materials as needed.

4Culture leadership has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time to ensure the success of the organization.