Historic New England

Preservation Services Manager

Historic New England

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Waltham • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $48,000 - $50,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation or a closely related field (e.g. architecture, urban planning, architectural history) with a minimum one year of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of skilled credentials
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Fully-competent computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, internet research, and email
  • CAD experience desirable
  • Basic digital photography skills
  • Ability to read construction drawings
  • Ability to operate effectively in a regionally dispersed environment
  • Valid driver’s license and means of transportation
  • Strong belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, Historic New England’s mission and values
  • Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).
  • Master’s degree and two years of relevant professional experience desirable
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CADdigital photographyconstruction drawingsreport writingdocumentationsite planningcompliance assessmentrisk mitigationproperty evaluationpreservation techniques
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingprofessionalismcommitment to diversityteam collaborationpublic speakingstrategic thinkingattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Historic PreservationMaster's degree in Historic Preservationvalid driver's license