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 🔗Preservation Director

  • Full Time
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • $60,0000 - $65,0000 USD / Year
  • February 8, 2025
  • Job Summary: This key staff position is responsible for four main areas: 1) technical preservation information management; 2) easement program management; 3) historical documentation and 4) public education
  • Job Qualifications:

    ·       Self-Motivated with the ability to work independently

    ·       Bachelors or Masters Degree or equivalent work experience in Historic Preservation or related discipline.

    ·       SOI Professional Qualifications for Architectural History or Historic Architecture.

    ·       Experience in research, writing and successfully listing historic register applications and all related documentation.

    ·       Experience in historic survey work

    ·       Experience and knowledge of preservation trades and appropriate treatment of historic materials.

    ·       Experience in public speaking to a variety of audience types

    ·       Working skills in Google for Business Suite, Microsoft Office Suite.

  • How to Apply:

    Send a cover letter, resume, and a national register or local historic designation report to hr@cincinnatipreservation.org

  • Job benefits: • Accrued Paid time off starting at 176 hours a year, bereavement, and parental leave • 13 paid holidays • Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life • 403 (b) retirement plan with up to 5% match • Office is a Historic House, it is pet friendly and has free parking • Comp time for evening and weekend events and meetings • Workdays are typically 7.25 hours
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: • Frequent communication via phone, text, email, and letters. • Typical office environment with desktop or laptop computers, printers, multifunction printer/scanner. • Requires sitting for long periods. Occasional reaching, bending, and squatting. • Lifting materials up to 25 pounds on occasion. • Occasional local travel for site visits for stories and photography. Must be able to provide their own mode of transportation. Mileage is reimbursable. • Other duties as assigned. • Occasional evening and weekend meetings and events. • Support the Executive Director and other staff members in the execution of their responsibilities. This includes participating in an all-hands-on-deck approach during critical time periods and routine daily support including answering telephone inquiries and greeting visitors.
  • Contact Name: Beth Johnson
  • Application Email: hr@cincinnatipreservation.org
  • Application URL: https://cincinnatipreservation.org/volunteer/
  • Application Phone #: 513-246-2046
  • Application Address: Historic John Hauck House 812 Dayton Street Cincinnati, OH 45214

Website Cincinnati Preservation

Cincinnati Preservation is a non-profit organization that serves Greater Cincinnati as the recognized resource and champion for the preservation, reuse and celebration of historic and cultural resources. We accomplish this through advocacy, education and community building.

Cincinnati Preservation is a small nonprofit membership organization dedicated to advocacy education, and community building around the preservation of historic resources in the Greater Cincinnati area. This job description is for Cincinnati Preservation’s Preservation Director.  This key staff position is responsible for four main areas:  1) technical preservation information management; 2) easement program management; 3) historical documentation and 4) public education.  The person in this position is the repository of institutional knowledge regarding the varied history of the Greater Cincinnati region’s historical sites and structures.

Candidates must have knowledge of preservation history and historic designation processes both locally and nationally. They must be professional and organized, with the ability to work with committees and independently.  A high degree of discretion, integrity, poise and tact is necessary.  Candidates must possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.  A strong desire to work in a non-profit organization is preferred.

 

 

The following responsibilities are those of the Preservation Director:

Technical preservation information management

·       Serve as staff lead for technical preservation information.

·       Maintain a list of companies, organizations, and individuals with the necessary skills to repair or renovate historic properties.

·       Produce reports for the Board as assigned.

·       Develop and maintain relationships with other organizations with whom Cincinnati Preservation can partner in support of shared goals and objectives.

·       Represent Cincinnati Preservation at legislative meetings and hearings as an organization spokesperson on advocacy matters as needed.

·       Represent Cincinnati Preservation in Section 106 consulting party reviews.

Easement Program Management

·       Conduct yearly easement condition inspections.

·       Consult with easement owners on technical building maintenance and treatment issues

·       Maintain the physical and digital easement files as part of Cincinnati Preservation’s permanent records.

 

Historical documentation

·       Write up historic features of properties.

·       Compose communications for homeowners, government agencies, and community organizations.

·       Serve as the lead staff person in researching and writing local and national historic designations and reports.

·       Serve as lead staff person that manages Cincinnati, Sites, and Stories.

Public Education

·       Produce content for organizational communications including, newsletters, website and social media.

·       Present as a speaker, panelist or at workshops for events, conferences, and meetings as assigned.

·       Coordinate and execute educational events including lecture series, workshops and tours.

Team support

·       Work with the Executive Director as an advocate for preservation in municipal planning efforts, projects involving historic properties, and in responding to threatened buildings.

·       Support various Board committees as the main staff liaison.

·       Support the Executive Director and other staff members in the execution of their responsibilities as needed.  This includes participating in an all-hands-on-deck approach during critical time periods and routine daily support including answering telephone inquiries and greeting visitors.

·       Provide informational support to Cincinnati Preservation programs such as Sites of Black history and Underrepresented Communities, Cincinnati Sites and Stories, content for newsletters, social media, other communications including collaboration with Board committee members, interns and volunteers.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.

Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.

Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.