Associate Architectural Historian
The Public Archaeology Laboratory (PAL)
New England/Mid-Atlantic Regions
PAL is seeking an Associate Architectural Historian (AAH) to join our Historic Preservation Team of architectural and landscape historians and preservation planners. This full time, 40-hour per week position is ideal for qualified candidates who are beginning their careers or wish to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and cultural resource management.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in field surveys to identify historic architectural properties, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, landscapes, and districts in accordance with standard historic property identification methodologies
- Compiles detailed and accurate notes and logs to document field investigations
- Takes clear architectural digital photographs that meet state and federal standards for format and coverage
- Conducts historical research at local, state, and federal archives and online to document the history of surveyed properties
- Prepares historic property inventory forms and contributes to survey reports, National Register nominations, HABS/HAER documentation, and other types of products
- Adheres to PAL’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection Plan and demonstrates awareness of conditions that may pose hazards to team members
- Performs clerical and project administration tasks that facilitate PAL operations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation, public history, or a related field
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of significant trends and events in American history and architectural history
- Experience conducting historical research
- Technical writing skills sufficient to write clear and concise architectural descriptions and property history statements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- Proficiencies in digital photography and MS Office software
- Flexibility to respond to schedule changes on short notice
- Availability to travel (occasionally for up to two weeks), and to meet the physical demands of fieldwork as required
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Compensation: $22 to $25 per hour
Benefits: Paid time off; paid holidays; health, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan; and work expense reimbursement
PAL is an equal opportunity employer. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to employment@palinc.com. To learn more about PAL and the cultural resource management services we offer, visit www.palinc.com.