| Contact: | Susan
Holland, Executive Director, 518-465-0876 Ext. 11, sholland@historic-albany.org |
Historic Albany
Foundation Seeks Technical Services Coordinator
Historic Albany Foundation, a preservation nonprofit, is seeking a part-time (20 hour/week) Technical Services Coordinator to provide technical services, develop programming, and administer and work on restoration projects in the City of Albany. The Technical Services Coordinator reports to the Executive Director.
The Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for working to preserve and protect Albany’s architectural heritage through Historic Albany Foundation’s (HAF) three major programs – technical assistance, education, and preservation advocacy – under the direction, and reporting to, the Executive Director. Contributes to Historic Albany publications and website.
Technical Assistance
Provides technical preservation consultation to HAF members and the Albany community, including site visits and referrals. Provides assistance with and consultation on local preservation projects, including assistance with National Register Nominations, grant applications and other economic incentive proposals (tax credit, façade easement).
Attends all City of Albany Historic Resource Commission evening meetings, to provide technical support for permit applicants when needed.
Education
Helps to coordinate innovative technical educational programs including workshops, exhibits, presentations, publications, conferences, etc. Explores and formulates new projects and activities based on community need, board priorities and resources, and potential impact.
Supervises plaque program, overseeing quality and accuracy of research and order fulfillment in a timely and professional manner. Works with other HAF staff to promote the plaque program.
Supervises or provides building research for HAF programs such as the Preservation Merit Awards and Vacancy art show.
Project Management
Administers St. Joseph’s Church grants and rehabilitation project, including tours and educational programming as well as the rehabilitation project at 89 Lexington Ave.
Preservation Advocacy
Sits on the Preservation Issues Committee and acts as staff to the committee to develop and follow through on an action plan for all resources on the Endangered Building List and other preservation priorities.
Keeps abreast of state and national preservation techniques and projects that may facilitate problem-solving in Albany.
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in historic preservation, architectural history, or architecture with preservation experience; or can substitute 3-5 years of practical experience in historic preservation.
Ability to convey to the public the importance of preservation; the interpretation of the local historic ordinances; and the state and national regulations and requirements.
Highly skilled in the provision of technical services and knowledge to members and the public including site visits; referrals for contractors and specialists; grant writing and National Register nominations; best practices in preservation.
Familiarity with community development planning practices and the capacity to facilitate technical knowledge to community leaders, government officials, and relevant stakeholders.
Exceptional communication skills. Ability to conduct research. Have knowledge of and provide expertise regarding Albany’s historic built environment. Flexibility, ability to prioritize quickly, team player and a good sense of humor a must.
Must be available for some evening meetings & occasional weekends in local area.
Rolling applications; position can be filled as early as January 2nd, 2007.
Salary based on 20 hours per week; pro-rated benefits.
Position open until filled.
Please send resume with references to: sholland@historic-albany.org; fax (518) 463-2704 or via mail: HAF, 472 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
| Historic Albany Foundation 472 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518/465-0876 Fax: 518/463-2704 www.historic-albany.org |
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