Historic Preservation Specialist

Salary

$23.67 - $47.34 Hourly

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Part-Time (PB)

Department

PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM

Job Number

202307482

Closing

8/29/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

B23

Introduction

Do you have a passion for public history and working with the public? Are you looking to be part of a growing local preservation program with a diverse inventory of sites that spans 300 years of history that caters to local residents, school groups, and visitors from around the world? Join the Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism's Office of Historic Preservation. Qualified candidates will have experience with working at historic house museums or historic sites with an emphasis on U.S. and Virginia history. Experience in interpretation and volunteer management a plus, ability to work on a small but energetic and forward-looking team is a must. The Office of Historic Preservation manages 15 County owned historic sites and parks and averages nearly 150,000 visitors a year.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Office of Historic Preservation manages and programs Prince William County's owned historic sites, including historic structures and historic landscapes. The Division also works with community partners on cultural resource protection issues.
The Historic Preservation Specialist will lead history tours of County owned historic sites, conduct history programs/events and research local history. Candidates should have experience in working with volunteers. A strong candidate will have experience in working with large tour groups and school groups.

PREFERENCES: The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in conducting historic tours and programs
• Candidate should have experience developing history programs and events
• Working with large groups, tourism organizations and school groups a plus
• Experience in interpretation and volunteer management a plus
• Ability to work on a small but energetic and forward-looking team is a must.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees