HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and relevant portfolio items to jorrigocharles@coloradopreservation.org Include Preservation Services Director in subject line. This position is open until filled with qualified applicants being interviewed ASAP. Please, no phone inquiries.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CPI’s Preservation Services Director fills a critical role within the organization, serving as a preservation advocate and expert in the field, providing technical assistance to communities statewide. This position works with property owners, nonprofit organizations, contractors, etc., providing preservation services that include grant writing, grant administration, and project planning. The position cultivates, develops, and manages projects for CPI.

CPI is looking for applicants with a preservation background who has grant writing and grant management experience. Applicants must be detail oriented, have excellent writing and communication skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines with limited direct oversight.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BA in Historic Preservation, History, Public History or related field required, MA in Historic Preservation preferred

• Grant writing experience or the equivalent

• Knowledge of historic preservation methods, procedures, and the ability to interpret and implement the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation.

• Historic Preservation tax credit experience a plus

• Knowledge of Colorado history preferred

• Candidate must have the ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.

• Demonstrate an ability to develop creative solutions in difficult and complex situations, and assembly innovative partnerships.

• Architectural and/or construction experience preferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, manage, and support preservation projects statewide including those already under contract with CPI

• Provide grant writing on behalf of CPI for perspective applicants including private property owners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, etc.

• Provide preservation technical assistance as needed

• Manage community outreach initiatives that involve future project cultivation.

• Review, prepare, and submit grant applications to appropriate organizations and foundations; develop project budgets and scopes of work; produce financial reports; complete all submittals and deliverables, as necessary and required by different granting organization.

• Provide guidance on preservation strategies and approaches, connecting appropriate partners, contractors, funders, etc

• Provide annual easement inspections on CPI’s 5 existing easements

• Pursue, secure, and manage project administration for CPI’s Preservation Services Department. Keep ongoing, multi-year budget projections for the department.

• Develop and update contracts and other business forms as necessary.

• Track monthly financials and invoicing for each project

• General responsibilities related to the organization include attending and potentially presenting at events such as the annual Dana Crawford Awards and Saving Places Conference, quarterly board meeting, and other meetings/events as necessary.

• Collaboration with staff and organizational initiatives as required to include assistance in planning CPI’s preservation trainings, preparing articles for the organizational newsletter and representing the organization at outreach meetings as well as relevant TV, Radio, and media outlets.

• Willingness to travel including frequent overnights and varied work schedules; access to transportation, and a valid State of Colorado driver’s license required.