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Our non-profit organization has a variety of positions from entry level to advanced that require skills in areas such as retail sales, community and workforce development, marketing, and preservation technical services. Join our mailing list to be the first to know of any openings. Check here for open position listings if you are interested in applying to join our team!
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CURRENT OPENINGS
Title: Executive Director, Historic Ithaca, Inc.
Location: Historic Ithaca | 212 Center Street Ithaca, NY 14850 | In-Person, some remote possible
Terms: Full Time, exempt. $70,500-$75,500 annually with possible incentive based on performance; contributions to a health plan and SEP/IRA or 403b retirement plan; generous vacation and holiday allowances.
Education: A Master’s degree in historic preservation, city planning, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in these areas and additional work and training experience will be considered.
Position Description:
Historic Ithaca’s mission is to promote the value and enhancement of its historic buildings and neighborhoods through education, advocacy, and action. Historic Ithaca fulfills its mission through its core programs:
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Advocacy by supporting building reuse, sustainability, and quality design in our shared built environment
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Preservation Services, including a wide variety of educational offerings (tours, presentations, and training) in-person and remotely
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Significant Elements, our architectural salvage operation and retail store
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Work Preserve, which provides job training to youth and young adults facing barriers to employment​
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How to Apply: Please submit (1) a cover letter, detailing your interest and qualifications for this position; (2) an up-to-date resume (no references required at this time), and (3) a writing sample (fundraising letter, advocacy position paper, or press release is preferred) as one document in PDF format to info@historicithaca.org, subject line: Application for Executive Director [Your Name]. Label your submission Your Last Name_Your First Name_ED-Application. If you can’t access the link or have questions, contact Abby Peterson at info@historicithaca.org. Please, no phone calls.
Title: Trade Skills Trainer with Work Preserve, Historic Ithaca, Inc.
Location: Significant Elements | 212 Center Street Ithaca, NY 14850 | In-Person
Terms: Part-time (two days/week) | $20/hour based on experience
Travel: 0-20% local/county travel only
Education: Proven experience in building trades, ability to train and work with young adults with economic and disability barriers
Position Description: The Work Preserve Trainer will play a vital role in evaluating and assessing the ability of young adults with economic and disability barriers to learn entry level building trade skills. Skills include carpentry and woodworking, furniture repair and refinishing, painting, hanging drywall and plastering, plumbing, electrical, landscaping.
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Apply in person: Please bring resume to 212 Center Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 during store hours
Apply Online: Please send resume to workpreserve@historicithaca.org with subject line
Retail Associate: [YOUR NAME]
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Title: Retail Associate
Location: Significant Elements Architectural Salvage | 212 Center Street Ithaca, NY 14850
Terms: Part-time | In-person | $16.50 per hour with opportunities for advancement, 20 hours per week, benefits to be discussed at interview
Schedule: Store hours are Tuesday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm, and Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm. The schedule will be determined in conjunction with management and open to discussion.
Position Description:
The Retail Associate position is responsible for excellent professional service with our customers and donors. All staff are dedicated to upholding Historic Ithaca’s efforts to celebrate, sustain, and maintain the historic and yet-to-be historic resources for current and future generations through education, advocacy, and action.
Apply in person: Please bring resume to 212 Center Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 during store hours
Apply online: Please send resume to info@historicithaca.org with subject line
Retail Associate: [YOUR NAME]
Historic Ithaca, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Historic Ithaca, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Historic Ithaca, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.