Summary
WMF is seeking an established preservation professional for the role of Regional Director, North America to develop and implement a rich portfolio of community-led preservation projects across the US and Canada. Reporting to the Senior Director of Field Projects, the Regional Director will oversee a group of existing projects and work to develop a series of new efforts with relevance to the organization’s global priorities, including climate change and balanced tourism. The successful candidate will have a broad base of professional cultural heritage experience across North America and strong familiarity with American architecture, both stylistic and vernacular. Critical is proven experience working closely with local partners to promote, manage, and safeguard their heritage places.

Responsibilities

- Develop and manage a thriving portfolio of heritage projects across the United States and Canada that reflect organizational priorities and engage meaningfully with local partners, building on existing projects and relationships

- Develop and manage a portfolio of heritage projects on the East Coast of the United States with a focus on New York City and environs to establish demonstration projects within the vicinity of WMF headquarters

- Design and manage all projects in the North American portfolio including but not limited to the creation of project concepts and budgets, tracking expenses and all financial reporting, quarterly and annual reporting for donors and stakeholders, creation and management of contracts and tendering and oversite of all project deliverables

- Work closely with the Bridge to Crafts Careers (B2CC) manager and help shepherd its expansion to multiple cities within the United States, in close coordination with the International Masonry Institute, historic cemeteries, and social service organizations

- Play an active role in the World Monuments Watch by encouraging nominations for each cycle and advocating for strong North American entries, building lasting relationships with nominators

- Identify and cultivate an extensive network of community, professional, and funding resources necessary to support the implementation of a North American program

- Work effectively and collaboratively across the organization to support the objectives of the North American portfolio, while contributing to institutional goals and global impact

- Represent WMF at conferences, meetings, and other events as appropriate and especially as relates to discussions focused on the North American context

- Contribute to the preparation of professional reports and publications, as needed

Education and Experience

- Graduate Degree in Historic Preservation / Cultural Resource Management or related field preferred

- 7-10 years of experience in cultural heritage project management

- Experience developing historic structure reports, conservation management plans, protected status nomination files, or other documents that compile historical research, documentation, condition assessments and conservation and management recommendations

- Familiarity with political structure of preservation in the US at local, state, and national levels

- Demonstrated experience giving professional lectures and running formal meetings

- Computer fluency in Microsoft environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with one or more technical data management platforms (e.g. GIS, CAD, Arches) 

Skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with international colleagues and develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the organization and beyond
Highly organized and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects according to deadlines and within approved budgets
Ability to work gracefully under pressure
Comfort working in an international environment and with a broad and diverse range of people
Proficiency in another language desired, but not required
Salary and Benefits
Expected salary range is $80,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience
An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans

This is a New York-based position and Regional Director must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed with regular travel throughout the year.