Director of Preservation and Research

Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation

www.gvshp.org  

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (GVSHP) seeks a highly motivated  historic preservationist for a Director of Preservation and Research position. 

GVSHP is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 and is the largest membership organization in Greenwich Village. It is the primary advocate for neighborhood and historic preservation in Greenwich Village and the East Village. The Society currently has five full-time employees, including the Director of Preservation and Research position, and several part-time consultants and interns. 

Duties of the Director of Preservation and Research include:

·         Assisting the Executive Director with all aspects of the organization’s preservation and advocacy work

·         Overseeing and coordinating historic buildings research and managing research interns

·         Overseeing and coordinating GVSHP’s design review of proposed new construction and changes to historic buildings

·         Drafting testimony for public hearings and letters to city agencies

·         Representing the organization at public hearings, community meetings, and other events

·         Responding to questions from  the public regarding landmarks and zoning regulations

·         Responding to researchers queries about neighborhood or individual building history

·         Monitoring and pursuing landmark and building violations

Candidates for the position must:

·         Have a demonstrated knowledge of historic preservation, Landmarks Preservation Commission and zoning and land use regulations, and architectural history

·         Have a familiarity with the Greenwich Village and East Village community

·         Be a highly motivated, meticulous, detail-oriented self-starter willing to work more than 40 hours/week and occasional weekends and evenings as needed

·         Be comfortable speaking in public, in both formal and informal settings

·         Have strong writing skills

·         Be knowledgeable about historic building research techniques

The ideal candidate would have:

·         A degree in historic preservation.

·         A strong knowledge of the history of the architectural, cultural history, and physical development of Greenwich Village, and of Greenwich Village’s preservation movements

·         Experience interacting with and navigating the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, the City Planning Commission, the Board of Standards and Appeals, and the New York City Council

·         Prior involvement in and connection to Greenwich Village community affairs

·         Experience in advocacy before government bodies and in organizing community support for public policy initiatives

·         Experience writing about architecture, urban planning, and New York City history

·         Experience managing interns or staff

·         Knowledge of/experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Google SketchUp, Quark, and web design programs such as Contribute or Dreamweaver

·         Experience with on-line building research using resources such as ACRIS, BIS, and Property Shark

Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

Send resumes and cover letters to GVSHP, 232 East 11th Street, NY, NY 10003, or fax (212) 475-9582, or gvshp@gvshp.org .

Program and Administrative Associate

Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation

www.gvshp.org  

GVSHP seeks a highly-organized, detail-oriented, energetic self-starter to assist a growing non-profit organization with educational, advocacy, administrative, and fundraising projects.

 Duties include:

 ·         assistance with logistics for special fundraising events and programs

·         assistance with management of children’s education program

·         assistance with management and upkeep of membership database

·         assistance with the creation of printed and electronic materials

·         responding to research and informational requests

·         attending government and community meetings and tracking landmark and zoning violations

·         scheduling of meetings

·         coordinating mailing and printing jobs

·         management and recruitment of interns and volunteers

·         general clerical duties and management of office supplies and equipment

Applicant should have a BA and a strong interest in the educational, research, programming, preservation, and advocacy work of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.  Strong writing and computer skills are a plus.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver or other web design programs, database applications, and document layout programs is especially helpful.  Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of managing and completing projects in a fast-paced work environment are a must.  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and maintain flexibility is key.  40+ hrs./week, with occasional weekend and evening work. Salary $30K+ with generous benefits, vacation, etc.

Send resume and cover letter to GVSHP, 232 East 11th Street, NY NY  10003, or fax (212) 475-9582, or  gvshp@gvshp.org . 

Program Coordinator for Revolving Loan Fund

The New York City Historic Properties Fund, Inc. is one of the largest private revolving loan funds for historic preservation in the country, with assets of about $8 million. Since 1982, it has advanced approximately $18 million for restoration work on over 200 buildings within the five boroughs of New York City. See the Historic Properties Fund section of our website for further information.

The Conservancy administers the Historic Properties Fund, which is staffed by a manager and two program coordinators who report to the manager. The program coordinators provide essential project management assistance for each loan/ restoration endeavor to ensure that Fund loans are used appropriately and that the financed work — often specialized restoration — is of high quality. The duties of the program coordinator include:

*Outreach and Promotion of the Program, includes attending and making presentations at community meetings; answering telephone inquiries; overseeing direct mail campaigns; organizing and making site visits to properties; taking photographs, preparing PowerPoint presentations; etc.

*Application Intake and Processing, includes coordinating application materials and ensuring that applications are complete; defining a scope of restoration work; performing traditional underwriting and due diligence activities with respect to lending; evaluating creditworthiness of applicants; determining financing structures and feasibility of the projects.

*Board Materials and Administrative Reporting, includes preparing loan analyses and other reports for presentation to the Board; drafting quarterly, annual, and other reports as required.

*Closing Projects, includes gathering information for closing attorney and working closely with applicants to ensure that all documents are complete and correct.

*Project Management Services, includes coordination with architects, contractors, and borrowers vis-a-vis the administration and progress of construction work; processing loan advances; gathering requisite documentation for payment.

*Potential Historic District Identification, includes managing interns for surveying and researching new areas of the City for the purposes of making them National Register-eligible; reviewing and editing reports to the State Historic Preservation Office in this regard; coordinating with private groups and public agencies to locate new potential historic districts.

Preferred backgrounds of candidates include graduate level education and/or experience in the fields of historic preservation, real estate finance, real estate development, community development, and urban planning. Salary shall be commensurate with an applicant’s education and experience.

Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and a resume by regular mail to:
Karen Ansis, Fund Manager
The New York Landmarks Conservancy
One Whitehall Street, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10004

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