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 🔗Restoration Director

  • Full Time
  • Helena, MT
  • $60,000 - $72,000 DOE USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: This position directs the Restoration & Training Program that saves and enhances historic properties through physical preservation, expansion of the preservation trades, and engagement of people through training and volunteer opportunities.
  • Job Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Post-secondary education in construction trades, architecture, historic preservation, or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience may substitute some of the required education.

    • Five (5) years of industry related experience.

    • Two (2) years of managerial/supervisory experience.

    • Comprehensive knowledge of preservation carpentry theories, concepts, and practices.

    • Knowledge and proficiency in project budgeting, estimating, contracting, and office systems.

  • How to Apply:

    Send a digital or hard copy cover letter and a resume with references to: Executive Director Jenny Buddenborg at jenny@preservemontana.org or PO Box 101, Helena, MT, 59624. Job posting available at www.preservemontana.org.

  • Job benefits: Health, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, Flexible Work Schedule
  • Contact Name: Jennifer Buddenborg
  • Application Email: jenny@preservemontana.org
  • Application Phone #: 406-457-2822
  • Application Address: PO Box 101, Helena, MT, 59624

Website Preserve Montana

Preserve Montana is the statewide nonprofit organization that saves and protects Montana's historic places, traditional landscapes, and cultural heritage. Since 1987, Preserve Montana has provided individuals and communities with the leadership and knowledge to protect Montana's heritage today, for tomorrow.

Looking to make a difference, thrive in a supportive work environment, and grow the preservation trades? Preserve Montana is seeking an experienced, skilled, and energetic leader to join our passionate team and lead Preserve Montana’s innovative Restoration & Training program. This unique position offices in a historic schoolhouse adjacent to a scenic trail system and travels to project sites across Montana.

JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities of the Restoration Director are 1) program leadership and administration, 2) hands-on preservation carpentry, and 3) preservation trades education. This position meets Preserve Montana’s mission by directly saving and enhancing historic properties through physical preservation, expanding the preservation trades, and engaging people through training and volunteer opportunities. The position reports to the executive director and provides direct supervision to two staff members.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Leadership and Administration

Direct all aspects of Restoration & Training program including planning, staffing and implementation.

• Initiate and set goals for program according to the strategic objectives of the organization.

• Plan the program from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes.

• Develop budgets and operations.

• Identify and secure program funding in collaboration with executive director.

• Supervise program staff.

• Keep executive director and board of directors informed with detailed and accurate reports.

• Serve as the face of the Restoration & Training program.

Hands-On Preservation Carpentry

Lead, manage and execute preservation carpentry projects with the Preserve Montana restoration crew and volunteers, focusing on endangered historic properties in Montana.

• Secure and implement restoration carpentry projects for annual project calendar.

• Engage and manage volunteers with projects, where appropriate.

• Complete Baxendale Schoolhouse rehabilitation and site improvements.

• Oversee Baxendale Schoolhouse building management and maintenance.

Education & Training

Lead preservation carpentry education and training opportunities to grow the preservation trade workforce in Montana.

• Develop and implement annual preservation trades workshop series and volunteer project opportunities.

• Establish partnerships with individuals, organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to support and expand education and training opportunities.

• Oversee the preservation corps, a seasonal preservation trades student workforce program.

• Participate in planning and organizing conferences, workshops, tours, and other programs and activities to further the preservation and restoration of historic properties and address threats to endangered properties.

• Provide support and technical assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to preserve and restore historic properties in Montana.