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 🔗Director of Programs & Learning

  • Full Time
  • Charleston, SC
  • $85,000–$110,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • How to Apply:

    The Preservation Society of Charleston has retained CSR to conduct this search. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: recruiting@expertiseinresults.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

  • Application Email: recruiting@expertiseinresults.com

Website Preservation Society of Charleston

Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) — America’s first grassroots community preservation organization, founded in 1920 — is seeking a visionary Director of Programs & Learning to lead the design and delivery of inspiring educational programs that galvanize our city around preservation. As Charleston continues to grow and evolve, PSC stands at the forefront, working with residents, leaders, and advocates to protect the city’s unique character and cultural heritage. This new leadership role will expand our reach, deepen engagement, and create momentum for preservation across neighborhoods, institutions, and generations.

Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) — America’s first grassroots community preservation organization, founded in 1920 — is seeking a visionary Director of Programs & Learning to lead the design and delivery of inspiring educational programs that galvanize our city around preservation. As Charleston continues to grow and evolve, PSC stands at the forefront, working with residents, leaders, and advocates to protect the city’s unique character and cultural heritage. This new leadership role will expand our reach, deepen engagement, and create momentum for preservation across neighborhoods, institutions, and generations. As the Director of Programs & Learning, you will:

  • Lead Signature Programs: Oversee our flagship initiatives — The Fall Tours, Carolopolis Awards, and Preservation Month — ensuring they grow in impact, visibility, and community participation.
  • Educate & Inspire: Develop and deliver engaging lectures, workshops, tours, and digital content that bring Charleston’s stories to life and connect preservation with today’s pressing issues, including resilience in the face of climate change.
  • Mobilize the Community: Serve as one of PSC’s ambassadors — energizing volunteers, homeowners, students, and stakeholders to take action for preservation.
  • Grow Partnerships: Build bridges with schools, universities, cultural institutions, and neighborhood groups to broaden PSC’s impact and inclusivity.
  • Shape the Narrative: Collaborate with our communications team to craft compelling stories that highlight preservation successes and inspire new advocates.