Position Available
Deputy Director of Sacred Sites and Preservation Services
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is one of the largest nonprofit preservation organizations in the
nation with the mission to help preserve the very best of our architectural and
cultural heritage for our benefit now, and for those yet to discover the city
we love. We are seeking a new Deputy
Director of Sacred Sites and Preservation Services.
The successful applicant will split time between two of the Conservancy’s major outreach programs: the Sacred Sites Program and the
Preservation Services Center.
Requirements and Qualifications:
The applicant
should be a self-motivated, highly organized team-player with a minimum of
either a bachelor’s degree in historic preservation and four years of preservation/conservation experience
or a master’s degree in historic preservation and two years of
preservation/conservation experience.
Training and experience with preservation appropriate materials and techniques is required. This includes
knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties including experience evaluating problems in older
buildings; researching and evaluating strategies for repair and restoration;
and occasional monitoring of construction projects. Experience with regulatory review processes is desirable, and specific
knowledge of New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission’s rules and
regulations a plus.
Strong verbal, presentation, writing, and editing skills are important, along with comfort using technology.
The ability to work with and communicate preservation and
conservation concepts to diverse population—including homeowners, religious leaders, non-profit managers, contractors, and consultants—is essential. The applicant should be a
skilled user of Microsoft Office products. Some
Adobe Suite experience (specifically Photoshop and InDesign) is desirable and
ArcGIS experience is a plus.
The applicant
should have a valid driver’s license. While
owning a car is not needed, the ability to occasionally drive a car in dense urban areas and long distances is a requirement. Responsibilities include
semi-annual overnight travel, either by car or air. The ability to climb ladders and scaffolding is also required.
Responsibilities
Under the
supervision of the Directors of the Sacred Sites Program and Preservation
Services, the primary responsibilities of the Manager of Grants and Preservation Services are outlined as follows:
Sacred Sites Program
- Work with
prospective grant applicants to explain the Sacred Sites Program, grant-review
process, and site-and project-eligibility criteria. These meetings might be in person, by phone, or via Zoom, and might
require explaining complex preservation concepts to non-professionals.
- Oversee the
intake and processing of approximately 50 grant applications total in two
annual Sacred Sites grant rounds. This includes reviewing applications for completeness, adequate documentation,
and conformity with the program’s funding guidelines. Contact applicants to request any needed additional
documentation.
- Maintain the Sacred Sites Program’s Access database, and complete data entry for grant applications. Perform outreach site
visits for the Sacred Sites Program in the metropolitan New York City region.
- Perform semi-annual grant-review site visits for statewide grant applicants.
- Coordinate activities with City and State preservation agencies and private organizations, public and private funders; and architects and
contractors on behalf of grantees, as needed.
- Prepare evaluation materials for
semi-annual Sacred Sites Committee review meetings, including a narrative evaluation and funding recommendation for each applicant. Present these materials at the meetings and
prepare follow-up correspondence to applicants.
- Maintain portions of the Conservancy’s website, electronic application forms, and coordinate grant-payment processing with the
Conservancy’s Finance Director.
- Organize and maintain documentation of grant projects and payments for Conservancy’s annual audit.
- Assist in planning the Conservancy’s annual Sacred Sites Open
House.
- Participate in preparing annual Sacred Sites program budget,goals, and target initiatives.
- Track and report on program activity, analytics, and achievements for funding partners, as well as prepare proposals for potential funding
sources.
- Periodically assist in research and preparation of State and National Register eligibility applications, and
historic resource surveys.
- Periodically plan workshops and presentations on topics relevant to Sacred Sites.
Preservation Services Center
- Respond to
technical inquiries from the general public on issues of building repair and
restoration, helping to maintain a list of qualified contractors for professional
referrals, and evaluate completed projects.
- Assist with the
administration and annual monitoring of properties in NYC on which the Conservancy
holds preservation easements.
- Participate in site
visits to review potential emergency preservation grant projects.
- Participate in the
planning, development, and implementation of technical workshops for professionals.
For additional information about the organization, visit the Landmarks Conservancy’s website at www.nylandmarks.org.
Salary range of
$72,000 to $80,000. Benefits include medical and dental insurance; 403(b); paid vacation and sick time; and hybrid work schedule.
Interested candidates should email an application that includes a résumé and writing sample to:
- Blaire E.
Walsh, Director, Preservation Services: blairewalsh@nylandmarks.org
- Colleen M. Heemeyer, AICP, Deputy Director, Sacred Sites and Preservation Services: colleenheemeyer@nylandmarks.org
Please put “Deputy Director Position” in the email subject line.
We will send an email acknowledgement of application
receipt within one business day of submission.