Field Representative, Northeast Field Office
Posted March 17, 2008| Type | Full Time |
| Offered By |
Northeast Field Office
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |
| Date Available | |
| Salary | Exempt |
| Deadline | |
| For More Information | 17392-CS-815@nthp.hrmdirect.com |
The primary goals of the National Trust regional offices are to save historic places, to provide preservation as a tool for community revitalization, and to build the strength and capacity of the organized preservation movement. The Field Representative provides direct assistance to communities, non-profit organizations, and owners of historic properties, regionally but particularly in assigned states, through correspondence, site visits, public presentation, testimony, workshops, conferences and seminars, and special projects. S/He focuses intensively on saving historic places and on strengthening the organized historic preservation movement, with emphasis on developing strength of non-profit organizations locally and statewide. S/He serves as a principal liaison for National Trust preservation programs, national programs, and demonstration projects in assigned states. S/He participates in the regional office's work to raise funds to support core operations and special projects and may take on additional duties, as assigned by the Field Office Director.
Duties
- Perform all duties with the aim of helping to achieve Next Trust strategic goals, including engaging the public and reaching more diverse communities and constituents, as well as building partnerships and increasing financial independence.
- Provide direct assistance to constituencies through field assistance, correspondence, public presentation, testimony, workshops, seminars, conferences and special projects to help save historic places and revitalize communities.
- Serve as principal liaison for National Trust preservation programs, grants and loan programs, special national programs and demonstration projects in assigned states, coordinating closely with the Field Office Director, the Northeast Office, and key partners in his or her states.
- In association with the Field Office Director, represent the National Trust and serve as liaison with government agencies, state historic preservation offices, statewide organizations, Trust advisors, local organizations and other constituents.
- Work with statewide non-profit partners and others to strengthen and/or create local non-profit organizations achieving preservation results.
- Assist statewide organizations in achieving public policy and legislative advocacy goals, review and comment on legislation; provide testimony, and leadership on advocacy strategy and objectives.
- Administer the Trust's programs in the region, including the National Preservation Honor Awards, Preservation Fund grants, 11 Most Endangered List, and the Diversity Scholarship program.
- Produce the Northeast Office's monthly e-newsletter
- In coordination with the Field Office Director, identify emerging regional or state-specific preservation issues or opportunities, conduct research or develop programmatic responses to address issues or opportunities when deemed to be of priority.
- In coordination with the Field Office Director, identify new opportunities for regional fund raising and assist in fund raising activities, for core budget and for special projects such as endowed Preservation Funds.
- Recommend annual work program and budget for field services and special projects.
- Manage additional projects, as periodically assigned by the Field Office Director.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in historic preservation, community planning, or related field required; graduate or professional study highly preferred.
- Minimum three years experience in historic preservation. Experience in community planning, non-profit development and/or management, fundraising, public policy advocacy and/or community revitalization very desirable; experience engaging culturally diverse audiences, constituents and partners a plus.
- Strong written and oral communications skills and experience in public speaking required.
- Successful candidate must be a self-starter, a highly motivated and energetic person who can work independently.
- Willingness and ability to travel and be away from home overnight is essential.
How to Apply
Please type or paste your cover letter into the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text attachment to the above address.
