The Preservation League is seeking an experienced preservation professional who will serve as the League's primary field services staff person for Eastern New York, New York City and Long Island. This is a senior position at the League that requires a trained preservation professional with extensive knowledge of historic preservation theory and practice. The Regional Director will work directly with local communities, organizations, individuals and elected officials on all aspects of historic preservation and community development. The Director will also manage established League grant and assistance programs in their territory. This position reports to the Preservation League's President and works in tandem with the Regional Director of Technical and Grant Programs for Western and Central New York. This is a full-time position located in Albany, New York and requires regular travel within the territory.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- A degree in historic preservation or a closely related field; graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the historic preservation field.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical preservation assistance to individuals, organizations and municipalities seeking creative solutions to preservation challenges.
- Advise and assist local and regional preservation organizations and citizen groups on strategies to increase their effectiveness.
- Identify statewide and regional preservation challenges and develop tools, programs, and workshops, to address them.
- Administer key League programs including the Preserve New York Grant Program, the Seven to Save Endangered Properties Program and the Preservation Colleagues Program that provides training to preservation groups.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confident public speaking skills.
- A solid understanding of historic preservation principles and practices.
- Strong computer skills.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The Preservation League of New York State is the
private, not-for-profit, statewide advocate dedicated to the
protection of New York's diverse and rich heritage of historic
buildings, districts, and landscapes. Founded in 1974, the League
gives voice to New York's historic resources. We partner with public
and private organizations, agencies, and individuals in communities
throughout the Empire State who are working to ensure the future of
their historic resources. The League advances effective public
policies, provides expert legal and technical assistance, targets
grants to local communities, builds the capacity of local preservation
groups, and focuses public attention on threatened properties.
CONTACT:
Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three
references by Monday, July 9th to:
Regional Director Search
Preservation League of NYS
44 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
Tel: 518-462-5658 ext 13, www.preservenys.org
