Position Type: Seasonal. This is a seasonal position with project-based work. The work schedule will be mutually determined by the Principal Investigator and HistoriCorps but will not exceed 80 hours per two-week pay period. Office work may be completed in 8-hour days while field work completion time may vary. 

Compensation: Starting at $40/hour for non-field-based work, $320/day for project days. Project days include travel to and setup days, as well as days working with and instructing volunteers in preservation.  

Work location:  This position will require both field based work, as well as remote office-based location.  Principal Investigators may work across the country as business needs may require extensive travel through the project season.  

HistoriCorps®, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, works to foster a preservation ethic in all through training volunteers, students, and youth in historic preservation skills, and then puts those skills to work to save historic places for generations to come. HistoriCorps partners with federal, state, and local land management agencies to provide educational and outdoor opportunities and preserve historic resources. From our Morrison, CO headquarters, we coordinate and instruct projects on public lands throughout the United States. 

The Principal Investigator (PI) will work under the direction of one of HistoriCorps’ Regional Program Managers/Architectural Historian to plan and execute these projects. They will lead a small group of volunteers to conduct field work on the recreation residence tracts. The PI is responsible for guiding volunteers to ensure that they collect all necessary information, document the resources, enjoy the work, and work safely. After the field work is complete, the PI will write reports for the respective U.S. Forest Service partners and State Historic Preservation Offices in fulfillment of, and in compliance with, Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act. 

Primary duties include: 

1. Be ready every day to learn and work while promoting a safe and positive learning environment. 

2. Conduct historical research using archival sources, maps, photographs, and records to establish historical context for surveyed properties. 

3. Lead volunteers in photographing resources, taking measurements, and recording architectural details. 

4. Complete standardized survey forms, drawings, and digital records with accuracy and completeness. 

5. Assess historic significance and integrity using National Register of Historic Places criteria. 

6. Train and mentor volunteers in documentation, photography, and condition assessment best practices. 

7. Prepare clear, detailed reports integrating field data and historical research. 

8. Coordinate with HistoriCorps staff, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to meet goals and deadlines. 

9. Set an expectation and culture of safety on the project site. Follow all required safety protocols established for the project including but not limited to use of personal PPE such as hard hats, eye and ear protection, and appropriate footwear. Safely operate tools and equipment in compliance with all federal OSHA, state, and local safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to HistoriCorps vehicles, specialized equipment, small power equipment (chainsaws, generators, mixers, drills, saws, torches, pumps, etc.) and hand tools (wrenches, hammers, floats, etc.).  

10. Provide direct field supervision for up to 3 paid crew and crews of up to 10 volunteers; 

Manage all jobsite activities including supervision of subcontractors including workforce providers such as Conservation Corps;  

11. Serve as point of contact during any emergency situations. 

• Work with, provide on-the-job training for, and coordinate tasks for unskilled and semiskilled volunteers and students; provide positive customer service and experience to volunteers and HistoriCorps staff; 

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized worksite using established protocols for location and activity;

• Complete and submit all required employment paperwork such as timesheets, expense reimbursement reports, credit card reports (if issued) in a timely manner 

• Strive to complete projects and oversee cleanup to a “leave no trace” standard (other than the preservation work just completed!);

• Assist Crew Leader as needed in campsite activities, including kitchen duties;

• Ensure a clean and safe campsite and toilet facilities, and be responsible for the welfare of everyone camping onsite;

• Deliver all project related finance forms such as timesheets, expense reimbursement requests, and credit cards reports (if issued) in a timely manner; 

• Complete projects and oversee cleanup to a “leave no trace” standard (other than the preservation work just completed!).

PI must demonstrate experience that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History, meaning:   

“A graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history, or a bachelor’s degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus one of the following:  

• At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or  

• Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history.”  

Demonstrated ability to write successful determinations of eligibility, architectural descriptions, and historic contexts.  

• Enthusiasm for research, writing, and public service.  

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a small team.  

• Demonstrated aptitude and ability to produce excellent work while meeting project budgets and deadlines for deliverables.  

• Passion for preserving historic places on public lands.  

• Strong writing skills, particularly for technical writing.  

• Strong organization skills, particularly for tracking project expenses, hours worked, and progress.  

• Strong communication skills, particularly for working with HistoriCorps staff, our partners, and our volunteers both in person and at a distance via phone and email.  

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing volunteers or field crews. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital photography; GIS experience preferred. 

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 

• Problem-solving and adaptability in field conditions. 

• At least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, prefer experience traveling on remote and off road; 

• Possess strong communication, management, and conflict resolution skills; 

• This position requires a level of physical fitness commonly found in the building trades including:  

     Ability to work outside in strenuous and challenging weather conditions such as: heat, direct sunlight, high elevation, wind, rain, freezing temperatures, etc.  

• Able to live and work in tent camping settings, including remote and/or backcountry locations for extended stretches at a time. Ensure a clean and safe campsite and toilet facilities, and be responsible for the welfare of everyone camping onsite.