Architectural Historian

Job responsibilities:

Prepare Determinations of Eligibility, state Historic Landmark applications, and National Register Nominations.

Prepare reports on history of resources using archival resources complete with historic contexts, architectural descriptions, and evaluations using InDesign software.

Prepare cultural and historic documentation in accordance with Section 106 consultation in support of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for private and government clients. Apply advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and knowledge of preservation requirements to devise creative solutions that achieve our clients’ goals while meeting public responsibilities. Understand and apply preservation-related laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technologies affecting federal agency and local government activities including Section 106 public consultation meetings, communication with clients and agencies, and documentation of all stages of consultation and review.

Basic Qualifications:
2-4+ years of experience in the cultural or historic resources profession, including architectural history or cultural resources management planning and programming
Experience with cultural and historic consultations in support of NHPA Section 106 or Section 4(f), including drafting Section 106 documentation, correspondence, MOAs, and closeout reports
Experience with federal, state, and local historic preservation agencies and boards.
Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Historic Preservation
Master’s degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or related field

Additional Qualifications:
Ability to think critically
Ability to collaborate with a team to execute project activities under strict timelines or deadlines
Ability to multi-task
Ability to write, edit, and format complex documents using Microsoft Word
Demonstrate experience with Adobe Creative Suite specifically InDesign
Demonstrate experience with GIS systems and other databases
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation:

$65,000 – $100,000 based on experience

Excellent benefits include paid health insurance, personal leave, sick leave, and holiday plan, 401(k) with employer match after one-year, relevant training program, conference attendance, paid participation in educational and professional organizations, professional and friendly, Metro-accessible, non-smoking work environment. EHT Traceries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Advancement potential.

Hybrid work model: In office 3 days per week

To Apply:

Please email resume and list of three references to Kate.Hurwitz@traceries.com.

Posted 02.12.25