Architectural Historian

Logan Simpson, an environmental planning, cultural resource, planning, and landscape architectural design firm, has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Architectural Historian or Historian based in our Salt Lake City, Utah office.

Company
Logan Simpson
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary
$41,600 – $52,000 annually
Responsibilities
  • Conducting and assisting with historic preservation and other cultural resources fieldwork, including documentation of historic buildings and structures;
  • Conducting historical background research;
  • Assisting with reports and other document production, such as preparation of Utah Historic Site Forms and National Register of Historic Places nominations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architectural History, History, Public History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field or at least 5 years of equivalent professional work experience;
  • Demonstrable experience in conducting archival research, building and/or cultural landscape and trails inventories, and reporting;
  • Familiarity with architectural terms and styles typical to the Western United States;
  • Ability to work in our office based in Salt Lake City, Utah;
  • Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting;
  • Must be able to travel and work out-of-town;
  • Possess a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History and History;
  • Willingness to assist with archaeological fieldwork;
  • Experience with preparing nominations for the National Register of Historic Places;
  • Familiarity with Historic American Buildings Survey and Historic American Engineering Record documentation;
  • Experience with National Historic Trails.
Instructions

If interested, please apply at the link below and attach a resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations, and writing samples to demonstrate this experience.

Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time