Temporary Architectural Historian Jobs in Ohio

Knowledge of the National Register and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Master of Arts (History, Historical Preservation, Anthropology and/or Archaeology) plus two (2) or more years work experience (may include intern/practicum).

Review and comment on adequacy of a consulting party's identification and recordation of cultural resources.

Use of National Register eligibility criteria to determine a cultural resource’s eligibility.

Issuing determinations of an undertaking’s effect to a property's National Register qualities

Working with property owners to modify an undertaking to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse impacts to significant cultural resources.

Previous experience with the regulatory framework surrounding cultural resource management (i.e., Section 106, Section 4(f), and NEPA)

Minimum 7 years of applicable experience

Self-motivated, with excellent writing and communication skills

Willingness to travel and work under varied weather conditions, remotely, and within natural environments

Strong oral communication skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Office products)

Previous work experience in Section 106 NHPA compliance

Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional 36 CFR Part 61 Qualifications in History and/or Architectural History

Experience researching and writing historic contexts

Excellent writing and communication skills

Experience working in the Midwest is preferred

Assessing the National Register of Historic Places eligibility of individual resources and/or districts

Writing architectural descriptions, property histories, historic context statements, statements of significance, and effect determinations

Demonstrated experience in conducting research in major archives on 2-4 significant projects

Experience with oral history strongly preferred

Conduct original research using primary and secondary resources

Write scholarly materials including presentations, monographs, journal articles, and materials to support physical and virtual exhibitions

Create indexes, bibliographies, and similar products for museum publications

Review museum materials for accuracy including checking footnotes for both accuracy and correct format