​​The Edward A. Chappell and Susan L. Buck Architectural Research Fellowship​

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA

18d

About The Position

This fellowship honors the legacy of the late Edward A. Chappell,
Shirley
and
Richard
Roberts
Director of Architectural Research at Colonial Williamsburg.
Created to foster the study and recording of early buildings in the Chesapeake
region through fieldwork using measured drawings, photographs, text,
publication, and other media. The candidate will
submit
fieldwork proposals to
support current Department of Architectural Preservation and Research needs,
including but not limited to strategic projects, documentation of Historic Area
buildings, and wider fieldwork throughout the Chesapeake. This is a
term
position
of 12 months. The successful candidate
is required to
present their
research via a written article or presentation at a professional conference at
the end of the fellowship term.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in preservation, history, architecture, material culture or a 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.
• Must have a solid understanding of English and American architecture of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and early nineteenth centuries.
• Must be able to develop and conduct fieldwork and research projects independently and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to prepare reports and articles and the ability to give presentations and tours.
• Proficiency with hand- and computer-aided documentation.
• Must have proficiency with AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience conducting architectural research and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conducts original research and fieldwork on early structures within the Chesapeake region in support of the major preservation and interpretive goals and educational mission of the Foundation.
• Facilitates productive working relationships within and outside the department.
• Prepares analytical and interpretive reports, including but not limited to historic structures reports, scholarly journals, monographs, and in-house interpretive reports or other appropriate venues to support the educational and preservation mission of the Foundation.
• Documents buildings and architectural features using measured drawings, photography, and architectural descriptions to Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) standards.
• Prepares 2D and 3D digital architectural documentation drawings.
• Presents lectures and audio-visual presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners toward the successful completion of projects and Foundation preservation efforts.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

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