Historic Preservation Programs Assistant

NEW Solutions • Omaha, NE

23h

About The Position

The Historic Preservation Programs Assistant supports the National Park Service’s National Recreation and Preservation programs by helping maintain operational continuity and advance priority work involving National Historic Landmarks, Historic Surplus Property, the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act Program, and Heritage Documentation Programs. The role provides research, coordination, recordkeeping, and program support.

The enrollee assists with historic preservation documentation and research projects, including nominations, from early development through draft completion. Duties also include coordinating research, reviewing drafts, compiling bibliographies, identifying historical scholarship, and translating technical historical and architectural information for staff and partners. The position supports compliance-related documentation, maintains program records and correspondence, tracks project status, supports reporting, and coordinates reviews and feedback.

The position is funded for up to 1,300 total hours and is listed at 25 hours per week. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs is temporary and at-will; the enrollee is a participant in a grant program, not a federal employee or NEW Solutions employee. The opportunity is for applicants legally eligible to work in the United States and has a minimum age of 55. Work is primarily sedentary and computer-based. Routine travel is not anticipated; limited, infrequent travel may occur with prior approval.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History, Anthropology, Architecture, Archeology, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of additional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act and criteria for National Historic Landmark designation.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum age of 55.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support National Recreation and Preservation programs, including National Historic Landmarks, Historic Surplus Property, the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act Program, and Heritage Documentation Programs, through coordination, tracking, and program support.
• Assist with the development and progression of historic preservation documentation and studies, including nominations and research-based projects, from early stages through draft completion.
• Coordinate research efforts and review draft documents.
• Assemble bibliographies and identify relevant historical scholarship.
• Summarize and translate technical historical and architectural information for internal staff and partners.
• Provide support for compliance-related documentation and background materials associated with federal historic preservation requirements and NPS policy.
• Maintain program records and correspondence, ensuring documentation is organized, accessible, and consistent with NPS standards.
• Track project status and support reporting needs.
• Assist with coordinating review processes for nominations, documentation, and related materials, including compiling and incorporating feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior