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🔗Director, Southwest Field Office

  • Full Time
  • Evansville, IN
  • $50,000-$52,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Preservation Services
  • Job Summary: Indiana Landmarks seeks a professional to represent the organization’s preservation efforts within a six-county area of southwestern Indiana including Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Knowledge of historic preservation principles and programs, as well as national, state, and local laws and procedures relating to historic preservation;

    Understanding and knowledge of rehabilitation practices and The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings;

    Knowledge of project and construction management and current best practices;

    Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills;

    Proven “people” skills, including ability to interact with and motivate individuals while also working independently;

    General knowledge of computers, photography, and grant-writing; and

    Bachelor’s degree in historic preservation, history, or related field (Master’s degree and/or 3-5 years prior work experience in the field preferred).

  • How to Apply:

    To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:

    Mark Dollase
    Vice President of Preservation Services
    Indiana Landmarks
    1201 Central Avenue
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Send via email:  mdollase@indianalandmarks.org

     

  • Job benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical and dental insurance and PTO
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Must have a car with valid drivers license for traveling throughout the region
  • Contact Name: Mark Dollase
  • Application Email: mdollase@indianalandmarks.org
  • Application Address: 1201 Central Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46202

Website Indiana Landmarks

Indiana Landmarks, the largest statewide historic preservation organization in the U.S., revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places.

Identify endangered historic structures within the region, determine significance, and help formulate what strategies the organization should undertake to preserve them;

Provide technical assistance to local preservation commissions, government officials, community organizations, and other groups and individuals interested in preserving historic structures;

Actively work with communities to save endangered structures by assisting with advocacy, fundraising, marketing and capacity-building of local historic preservation organizations;

Promote the organization’s architectural façade easement program; secure easements on historic properties and monitor existing easement/covenant properties on an annual basis;

Oversee stabilization/rehabilitation measures and marketing of Indiana Landmarks-owned properties acquired through the organization’s Endangered Places Acquisition Fund;

Contribute research, content, photographs, and other information for Indiana Preservation, Indiana Landmarks’ bi-monthly magazine and a monthly e-newsletter on preservation activities in the region; and

Lead or assist with other projects and programs of Indiana Landmarks, as assigned.