SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LONG ISLAND ANTIQUTIES
COLD SPRING HARBOR, NEW YORK
Preservation Associate
Established in 1948 as Long Island’s regional advocate for historic preservation, SPLIA is currently seeking to fill the position of a Preservation Associate
Organization Description
SPLIA is an independent, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving Long Island’s cultural heritage and historic environments. This is achieved through the interpretation of house museums, advocacy and other preservation services, collections, publications, exhibitions, and education.
Position Description
The Preservation Associate will assist the Director of Preservation Services in implementing preservation advocacy initiatives and special projects. The candidate will also engage in some archival and collections management activities. Responsibilities include:
· coordination of the organization’s Endangered Sites Program
· development and management of social media networks and content
· evaluation and augmentation of current website
· creation of digital image collections for website
· liaison with community groups, local governments, and individuals to assist and support local preservation efforts
· public program development
· contribution to the Society’s newsletter
Qualifications
This position requires a self-motivated person with excellent writing skills and experience in developing, sourcing, and managing web-based content. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of historic preservation and/or social or architectural history, and good verbal communication skills. An advanced degree in historic preservation or related field is required. Experience with GIS, Microsoft Excel, and archive management software is a plus.
This is currently a part-time one-year position (2-3 days per week). Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to awolfe@splia.org or by mail to the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, 161 Main Street, P.O. Box 148, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.
For additional information about SPLIA, please visit our website: www.splia.org.
[updated 06.16.10]
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WASA/Studio A is a collaboration of architects, engineers, preservationists, planners, and interior designers who have cultivated a particular expertise in designing cultural, educational, healthcare, civic, commercial, and residential projects for public & private sector clients. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.wasallp.com.
We are currently seeking one (1) qualified candidate for our preservation/exterior envelope group:
Senior Architect/Project Manager
Applicant shall be a senior architect/project manager or with 8-10 years experience in overseeing complex preservation and building envelope projects in the tri-state region. Applicants must be able to lead projects, communicate with clients, be extremely well versed in assembling construction documents, and undertake marketing endeavors. Applicant will oversee projects from proposal writing through design through completion. Applicants must have specific experience with façade investigations, research, report writing, masonry conservation, waterproofing, construction documents preparation, and construction administration/observation. A professional license, advanced degree in preservation, and NYC scaffolding certification are all a plus. All applicants must be proficient at AutoCAD although Revit Architecture 2009 experience is preferred.
Qualified candidates should submit via e-mail a cover letter, resume, evidence of prior experience, and salary requirements as a PDF to the attention of:
Human Resources
WASA/Studio A
740 Broadway New York, NY 10003
jobs@wasallp.com
No calls please.
[updated 04.30.10]
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