The Archaeological Conservancy, a national nonprofit preservation organization, is seeking a Field Representative to work in the East Region (ME, NH, VT, CT, MA, RI, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, WV, VA, NC) out of our Frederick, MD office. The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and background and experience in cultural resource management, real estate, law, business, dealing with landowners or entrepreneurship. Ability to work with a wide variety of people from farmers to corporate executives required.
Position Responsibility is to assist the Regional Director to:
1. Complete all phases of land acquisition projects including:
a) Research and evaluate proposed preservation projects.
b) Conduct extended negotiations with landowners to acquire property through gift or purchase.
c) Work with central office on tax, legal and financial matters relating to acquisitions.
2. Generate funding for specific acquisition projects.
3. Work with interested persons and groups (including governments) to build support for archaeological site preservation.
4. Develop management plans and coordinate site stewards for the preserves.
Extensive travel required. Excellent speaking, writing and computer skills needed. Grant writing and grant management experience a plus. Position available immediately. Salary depends on experience. Excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.
1. Demonstrated preservation/conservation ethic and/or public interest ethic. Must be highly motivated.
2. Bachelor’s degree in archaeology or related field. Graduate education or field work in the above states is a plus. Consideration also given for experience in historic preservation and land management.
3. Experience in real estate, law, business, dealing with landowners or entrepreneurship.
4. Excellent speaking, writing, and computer skills.
5. Ability to work with a wide variety of people from farmers to corporate executives.
6. Ability to work independently and decisively and to successfully complete a wide variety of tasks. Ability to advance a number of projects simultaneously.
7. Grant writing and grant management experience.
Send resume and letter indicating interest in this position to The Archaeological Conservancy, Eastern Regional Office, 22 South Market Street, Suite 2A, Frederick, MD 21701 or to tac.eastern@gmail.com