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Employment Opportunities, Jobs & Internships in Preservation & Cultural Resources
Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. (RGA) is seeking a motivated and talented Architectural Historian to be based out of its Philadelphia, PA or Cranbury, NJ office. This position will be based remotely at this time due to COVID-19. However,
applicants should be available to travel to project sites in the NJ/PA area as necessary for site visits and fieldwork duties. The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience, meet the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural Historians/Historians (36CFR61), and have a Master’s Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field. Experience with federal and state cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106, is preferred.
Responsibilities include conducting detailed primary and secondary source historical research, technical report writing, National Register evaluations, and HABS/HAER documentation among others. Familiarity with the regional history and the cultural and built environment of the Mid-Atlantic is desirable. The ability to conduct intensive archival research (i.e. using deeds, census records, etc.) and to write clear, cogent, and thorough historic contexts is a must. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have the ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines and budgets.
This full-time position includes a competitive pay and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, with a minimum salary starting at $43,000.
RGA is one of the largest cultural resource consulting firms in the Mid-Atlantic, with a staff of Historians, Architectural Historians, and Archaeologists.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Ability to generate and contribute creative and effective problem-solving strategies while managing multiple tasks and projects with varying deadlines.
- Strong self-starter attitude with a keen attention to detail.
To be considered for this opportunity, please email a writing sample (3-5 pages), cover letter and resume (or CV) detailing education and work experience to:
Stephanie Grubb, Operations Manager
sgrubb@rgaincorporated.com
RGA is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. RGA is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RGA is a Drug-Free Workplace.
RGA participates in E-Verify
Keywords: historic preservation, architecture, history, architectural history, archaeology, cultural resources, research
Posted: February 12, 2021
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