Deputy Director of Historic Houses

Job Description

The Historic House Trust (HHT) of New York City is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with Parks & Recreation to preserve and promote the 23 historic house sites owned by New York City and located in public parks.

Major Responsibilities

- Under the direction of the HHT Executive Director, work collaboratively to ensure the preservation of NYC Parks-owned historic houses.
- Manage the day-to-day operations and budget for all HHT program areas including conservation, maintenance, communications, special projects, and partnerships.
- Manage office operations and staff concerns and needs on a daily basis. Coordinate hiring for new roles and manage the internship program.
- Work closely with HHT Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising and capacity building priorities.
- Serve as a liaison to Parks Human Resources and Payroll and Timekeeping.
- In coordination with the Property Conservation Coordinator, review and approve Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) purchases for HHT.
- Supervise staff, manage related administrative consultants including accountants and auditors, and assist in financial recordkeeping.
- Oversee management and dispatch of Parks vehicle assigned to HHT staff.
- Manage license agreement renewals, negotiations, and communications between Parks and non-profit site stewards.
- Attend convenings, conventions, and other meetings toward the goal of fostering interest and investment in the historic houses.
- Coordinate with Parks leadership, elected officials, and other stakeholders to communicate organizational needs, priorities, and successes.
- Assist in executing HHT events including the annual Founders Award Gala.
- Assist the HHT Executive Director in strategic planning efforts.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 726426.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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ADM LNDMRK PRESERVATIONIST NM - 1003A

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. A Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or civil engineering and five years of full-time paid experience in architecture, restoration or preservation of historic structures, research in architectural history or in teaching architecture, preservation or architectural history, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major as described above and six years of experience as described above, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" and "2". However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree as described above and at least two years of full-time paid experience as described above, one year of which must have
been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.