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 🔗Senior Preservation Architect

  • Full Time
  • Washington D.C., DC (Remote)
  • $95,000-105,000 USD / Year
  • October 6, 2024
  • Department: African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
  • Job Qualifications:

    The Senior Preservation Architect will:

    Have a minimum 7 years of experience with project management and architectural practice, preferably in a context of at least 8+ years of overall work experience. Relevance of experience and size and type of organization worked for may be taken into account when considering background/qualifications.

    Be licensed to practice architecture.

    Have previous work experience in historic preservation, architecture, planning, or allied fields with demonstrated experience in the application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

    Have demonstrated experience in applying sustainable and green technology in older and historic buildings a plus. Knowledge of vernacular architecture of African American communities and familiarity with the historical works of African American architects is essential.

    Have demonstrated experience working with local building codes, preservation zoning, design review, and ADA compliance.

    Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD, InDesign, and familiar with Revit and GIS.

    Have advanced project-management skills, including project budgeting and planning, experience managing large or complex projects, and advance organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization. The organization uses Monday.com to support project management, which is required for this position.

    Have effective presentation, writing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills, as well as strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
    Have strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

    Have proven ability to collaborate across departments to achieve results with limited supervision, and a track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with multiple stakeholders. When working off site, the ability to work effectively in a remote environment, maintaining productivity and communications to meet deadlines and goals, is required.

    Can prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion; the ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment; the ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions; and be able to handle frequently changing and/or unscheduled tasks with accuracy.

    Have an entrepreneurial spirit and skill set and a demonstrated cultural competency and success in engaging historically with underrepresented communities, constituents, partners, and colleagues. A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of African American history, preservation, affinity groups, professional organizations, or related associations is highly desired.

    Be comfortable talking about identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, and gender in plain, specific terms as they relate to cultural heritage, equity and social justice. Background in DEIA work a plus.

    Have a proven ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Power Point as well as familiarity with design systems is required, in addition to proficiencies listed above.

    Have the requisite combination of degree achievement, training, certification, and work experience to meet all licensure and accreditation requirements for architectural work.

    Regular and reliable attendance in person or virtually, as appropriate, is required.

    Significant travel is required.

  • How to Apply:

    Visit link below:

    https://nthp.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/8ce66fde-921a-342a-43f4-33033e001ca5/apply?source=3177286-CS-1121

  • Job benefits: This is a full-time, exempt level position, eligible for full benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, retirement benefits, and 3+ weeks of vacation, plus sick time and holidays.
  • Application URL: https://nthp.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/8ce66fde-921a-342a-43f4-33033e001ca5/apply?source=3177286-CS-1121

Website National Trust for Historic Preservation

JOB SUMMARY

The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) established the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) in 2017 to preserve and uplift sites of Black American resilience, activism, and achievement that are fundamental to understanding national identity. In partnership with diverse communities, social impact funders, and stakeholders, the AACHAF works to center Black American history and historic places at the core of our democracy while protecting and preserving the buildings, landscapes, and stories where that history happened. During the AACHAF’s first phase, the NTHP supported more than 300 national preservation projects and led a national movement that used preservation to enact positive social change. Your work with us will not just be a job but a transformative journey that will shape the future of our nation’s heritage.

The AACHAF Department within the Preservation Division manages a diverse, evolving set of preservation projects, grantmaking, and national initiatives such as Descendant and Family Stewardship. To grow its impact and improve internal efficiencies, the AACHAF is building a talented team of professionals to (1) implement the Descendant and Family Stewardship work priorities, (2) collaboratively manage the work in coordination with internal staff and external stakeholders, and (3) deliver quantifiable, equity-driven outcomes. The activities include project management, partnership development, stewardship planning, and modeling for nine descendant-led and family-led preservation projects, including design and preservation technical assistance to support architectural and material conservation.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Preservation Practice, the Senior Preservation Architect provides expertise in architectural, preservation, and restoration planning and sustainable design guidance for the Descendant and Family Stewardship Initiative, and all programs associated with the AACHAF, including grant recipients, demonstration project partners, and partners in exemplifying best practices for conservation and interpretation of African American historic places. A culturally competent, passionate, highly motivated, organized, and detailed professional will contribute to the daily management, work, and enhancement of the systems, reporting, and project coordination of AACHAF preservation and architectural projects.

This is a 3-year grant funded position with the potential to become an ongoing role based on performance and increased revenues, and subject to the availability of continued funding.

DUTIES

The Senior Preservation Architect will:

  • Manage or co-manage a portfolio of approximately three national demonstration projects concurrently in partnership with the property owners, descendants, families, and external and community stakeholders, etc. Examples of projects include the John Coltrane Home in Philadelphia, PA, the Shadows-on-the-Tech in New Liberia, LA, and the Langston Hughes House in Harlem, NY. This staff person will implement existing strategies and help to determine opportunities for increased impacts.
  • Deliver specialized preservation architect expertise, including energy efficiency and resiliency techniques for historic buildings, to AACHAF project teams and grantees in consultation with and under the supervision of the AACHAF Senior Director for Preservation Practice.
  • Direct complex teams and stakeholders and engage directly with a diverse set of civic, preservation, business, and governmental leaders to achieve vision and goals.
  • Produce and prepare preservation plans and condition assessment reports as needed, working in conjunction with project architects for individual projects.
  • Facilitate visioning meetings using innovative digital tools, utilize design thinking and graphics; prepare visual renderings to visually communicate project ideas and plans; and write and disseminate findings and recommendations.
  • Support two annual grantmaking review processes by reviewing and scoring Letters of Intent and Applications, participate in phased grants review meetings, and act as an applicant and grantee liaison.
  • Advise AACHAF grantees and project partners on the development of preservation plans, cost estimates, Historic Structure Reports and other planning documents and advise on topical areas such as historical and architectural significance, scopes of work, construction documents, safety and building code regulations, The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings, etc.
  • Participate in training modules, presentations, workshops, and conference sessions and/or help produce content in support of AACHAF programs, outreach and promotion as needed.
  • Report to the Senior Director for Preservation Practice.
  • Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

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!

Once the deadline for submission has passed, NPS supervisors will review the applications and may contact candidates for a phone interview. Candidates who are not selected will be notified. Please allow about 4 weeks after the deadline before inquiring about the status of your application.

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.