Historic New England

Manager

• Conducts annual site visits to easement properties to ensure compliance with conservation and preservation restrictions
• Conducts site visits during active repair or rehabilitation projects to document work and confirm the methods and materials used for repairs
• Identifies potential compliance concerns and mitigates risk through timely communication, documentation, and follow-up
• Cultivates productive working relationships with property owners to support long-term stewardship and compliance
• Prepares clear, detailed reports following each visit
• Reviews requests for approval of repairs and alterations to easement properties
• Maintains documentation of discussions with property owners throughout the year and monitors insurance requirements
• Responds to inquiries about easements and the preservation easement program
• Documents active prospective properties by creating floor and site plans, and oversees documentary photography
• Identifies preservation issues and opportunities and serves as a local resource for the designated region of responsibility
• Fosters strategic relationships with external partners and responds to inquiries relating to community preservation issues
• Maintains strong connections with Historic New England teams to keep abreast of developing projects
• Prepares and presents public programs on preservation topics; supports institutional programs and initiatives; prepares articles on relevant preservation topics for publication

Preservation Services Manager

Events

• Responds to all e-mail and telephone inquiries, dispensing information about holding events at our properties.
• Arranges showings and sells the venue to prospective clients.
• Writes and executes rental contracts.
• Inputs all executed contracts into our CRM Tessitura database.
• Ensures excellent planning and execution of all events.
• Communicates with clients from initial contact and booking through the day of the event, offering planning guidance and feedback.
• Communicates with all vendors regarding Historic New England rules and regulations.
• Ensures that all administrative details are completed and up-to-date, including contracts, confirmations, payments, caterers’ insurance and license documents.
• Schedules equipment and beverage deliveries and pickups.
• Schedules and supervises tent installations and removal.
• Works on site during events to monitor and resolve issues as they occur.
• Hires, schedules, and manages function associates.
• Schedules pre-and post-event custodial cleaning.
• Collaborates with Private Events Director to develop and manage functions budget.
• Works with Historic New England’s marketing team and private events director to develop and implement marketing plan in order to meet or exceed goals.
• Actively promotes and sells all Historic New England locations for private events, including but not limited to weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
• Supports Historic New England meetings and social events held at our properties.
• Meets with caterers and other vendors and with Historic New England staff to create or confirm the final plan for the event.

Preservation Services Manager

Manager – Private Events