Architectural Preservation and Research Assistant

Open To External And Internal Candidates • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

​ ​ The Architectural Preservation and Research Associate will support the Architectural Preservation and Research team by managing and assisting with: project documentation and reporting; management of work on properties throughout the Historic Area; building inspections; documentation of and research on accessioned objects in the architectural collections; architectural research and documentation. ​

Requirements

• Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in historic preservation, architectural history, or closely related field.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.
• Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months
• May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century architectural styles and construction techniques; proficiency with design and imaging software; experience documenting historic structures; knowledge of investigative techniques; experience with the care and management of museum collections.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the on- and off-site management of the Department of Architectural Preservation and Research projects and initiatives across the Foundation.
• Coordinate, document, and manage projects as assigned. Includes providing project updates and information for activity reports.
• Maintain ongoing, upcoming, and completed project lists as assigned.
• Manage the preservation paint program and update Historic Area paint records.
• Assist with condition assessments of original and reconstructed buildings and some modern facilities throughout the Foundation; gather information on buildings and their maintenance systems in support of the condition assessments.
• Assist with building closings, including documentation and coordination between the Department of Architectural Preservation and Research and other internal groups.
• Assist with the documentation and organization of the architectural fragment collection, including but not limited to database input, cataloging, photography, research, and written reports.
• Assist with architectural research and documentation projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees