Summary
Description
BACKGROUND: Founded in 1984, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization that provides advocacy, education, and technical assistance to individuals and communities across Colorado. CPI promotes the critical connection between people and place, working to ensure historic places are protected and activated for future generations. CPI values and respects all cultures and advocates for the protection of places tied to diverse and underrepresented communities. As an organization, CPI engages with individuals and organizations to protect the places of significance to all residents, descendant populations, and visitors of the state.
CPI is committed to fostering an environment where all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
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
•Experience invoicing and financial record keeping
•Ability to manage multiple projects at once with extreme attention to detail and record keeping skills
•Knowledge of historic preservation methods, procedures, and the ability to interpret and implement the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with individuals reflecting different backgrounds and understandings of preservation. The Preservation Services Director communicates with property owners, private, other nonprofits and government entities in addition to managing/organizing teams that include contractors, archaeologists, architects, and organizational grant managers
•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
•Historic Preservation tax credit experience a plus
•Knowledge of Colorado history preferred
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBIITIES:
•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
•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.
•Update internal databases and record keeping
•Provide guidance on preservation strategies and approaches, connecting appropriate partners,, contractors, funders, etc
•Provide annual easement inspections on CPI’s existing easements
•Pursue, secure, and manage project administrative for CPI’s Preservation Services Department. Keep on-going, 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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
•Holidays – 15 paid holidays plus an additional personal day
•Vacation – 12 days (96 hours) earned per year with additional flex time allowed
•Sick leave – Six days (48 hours) earned per year
•$300/month stipend to help defray health insurance costs
•$750 per year funding for training related directly to the position
