Project Director

Description

The Department of Community Engagement is accepting applications for the Project Director position.

Examples of Duties

• Handle the day-to-day operations of the Planning and Development of the John R. Lynch Corridor and Ebony Theatre.

• Oversee the conditions assessment, national register nomination, develop a for profit aim for J.R. Lynch Street.

• Oversee new market tax credits and historic preservation tax credits.

• Collect oral histories and artifacts related for the corridor.

• Grant writing and reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• A graduate degree in historic preservation, architecture, or related fields (history, archaeology, urban planning), paired with 3 - 5+ years of professional experience, including supervisory roles.

• Key competencies include knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, regulatory compliance (Section 106), and project management.

• Strong leadership, budget management, grant writing, economic development and community engagement abilities.

• Managing, directing, and evaluating complex preservation projects from conception to completion.