Part-time
Position Available
Easement Coordinator
JOB
DESCRIPTION
The Chestnut Hill Historical Society (CHHS), the first nationally-accredited
land trust with a primary focus on urban parcels and part of the
growing movement to combine land conservation and the preservation
of historic resources, is seeking an Easement Coordinator to carry
out annual monitoring of existing easements and to prepare information
for new land conservation and façade easements. This is an
outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in the fields
of historic preservation, land conservation, or urban planning.
This part-time position is for fifteen hours per
week, at a rate of $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.
The work schedule is flexible, but needs to be consistent. This
position reports to the Executive Director. Oversight of the Easement
Program is managed by a joint committee of CHHS and the Friends
of the Wissahickon (FOW) .
QUALIFICATIONS
A background in land conservation and/or historic preservation is
desirable, as is a familiarity with conservation and preservation
easements, understanding of legal documents and language a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required and database
management a plus. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented,
organized and reliable, with good photography and communication
skills. A valid driver’s license and access to a car is required.
Training will be provided.
LIST
OF DUTIES
- Attends
and prepares materials, including agenda, for committee meetings.
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Conducts on-site inspection and handles related follow-up correspondence
for all existing easements.
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Responds to requests and inquiries from owners of properties under
easement for reviews of proposals.
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Cultivates and follows up on leads for new easements.
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Maintains contact/relationship database of all eased property
owners and easement prospects for regular communication cycle.
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Coordinates the preparation of new easement documentation, which
includes working with legal and other experts, taking baseline
photographs, and preparing baseline documentation reports and
summary texts.
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Develops and tracks easement program budget, working with joint
chairs of the Easement Committee.
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Prepares periodic invoices for expenses incurred during the development
of new easements.
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Works with FOW staff and Board on conservation easement issues.
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Assists with easement marketing events, grant applications and
other committee work.
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Coordinates installation of easement plaques on eased properties
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Prepares Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) grant applications
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Provides both written and oral reports on easement status, current
and prospective, on a regular basis.
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Acts as liaison between CHHS and other conservation groups such
as the Land Trust Alliance and the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association,
as well as other land trusts.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Interested
applicants should send a letter and a resume to Jennifer S. Hawk,
Executive Director, Chestnut Hill Historical Society, 8708 Germantown
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, or to info@chhist.org.
No phone calls please.
The
Chestnut Hill Historical Society is a non-profit preservation organization
that has been preserving and nurturing the historical, physical,
and cultural resources of Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities
for over 40 years. Under its Easement Program, in partnership with
the Friends of the Wissahickon, CHHS protects more than 70 acres
and 12 historical facades in perpetuity. In 1985, CHHS documented
virtually every structure in Chestnut Hill and led the successful
effort to have Chestnut Hill designated as a National Historic District
on the National Register of Historic Places.
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