Join our Team - PAWV is Hiring!

The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) is seeking a Preservation Manager willing to travel the entire state of West Virginia to assist with the Preserve WV AmeriCorps program and develop team-based, hands-on historic trades training opportunities. 
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Who are we?
Formed in 1982, PAWV is the grassroots, statewide nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation in the Mountain State. PAWV and its members work to preserve West Virginia’s unique cultural heritage for current and future generations. PAWV maintains its mission through a variety of services, including advocacy and education, as well as through its Saving Historic Places Grants, microloan fund, and the Preserve WV AmeriCorps program. 

Preserve WV AmeriCorps is PAWV’s statewide, national service initiative where AmeriCorps members support grassroots efforts to help main streets thrive, help communities develop cultural heritage tourism, and preserve beloved West Virginia landmarks. The program currently involves 23 AmeriCorps members in a combination of full-time and half-time slots that are assigned to nonprofit organizations and government agencies with history-based missions or services. 

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a full-time Preservation Manager with a positive mindset who enjoys helping people and can fulfill the duties the organization needs while exemplifying competence, communication, integrity, and responsibility. Commitment to our non-profit mission and ability to travel the entire state of West Virginia are important. The Preservation Manager will work very closely with the executive director but with considerable independence, self-direction, and accountability. 

An office at the PAWV Headquarters in Elkins will be provided. As a statewide organization, we will consider a remote home office in a different part of West Virginia for the right applicant. This position will require statewide and overnight travel for the Preservation Manager to be on-site for hands-on projects and other duties.    

Preservation Manager Duties
The Preservation Manager will focus primarily on the Preserve WV AmeriCorps program and work closely with the executive director to ensure its smooth operation. The Preservation Manager will have some administrative responsibilities and will also be responsible for hands-on historic preservation project development and coordination.

PRESERVE WV AMERICORPS:

• Assist with recruiting and interviewing candidates for AmeriCorps opportunities;
• Assist with AmeriCorps on-boarding and administrative tasks such as setting up OnCorps accounts and conducting mid-year evaluations;
• Communicate with site supervisors and potential partners as it relates to AmeriCorps;
• Facilitate team building, service projects, and new member familiarization with the area; 
• Oversee member and site performance, including participating in some member-planned events, conducting site monitoring visits, and helping to resolve issues and conflicts that may arise with members;
• Participate and co-lead virtual AmeriCorps monthly meetings;
• Help to plan and conduct supplemental AmeriCorps trainings;
• Help members to plan their required AmeriCorps civic service projects;
• Attend Volunteer West Virginia meetings;
• Plan and provide on-site supervision for two hands-on historic preservation team projects per year for Preserve WV AmeriCorps members, which involves:
  • Conducting in-person site visits to evaluate potential projects and for project planning;
  • Coordinating with local public property owners on developing the project and a scope of work consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation;
  • Fundraising and supply-raising for the project, as needed;
  • Understanding safety needs for projects;
  • Facilitating additional site supervision and training needs for hands-on projects; and
  • Coordinating travel arrangements for AmeriCorps members.

OTHER PAWV TASKS:

• Participate in West Virginia Historic Preservation Trades Task Force Meetings (a PAWV initiative) and assist with specific outreach and programmatic goals identified by the task force;
• Represent PAWV at some stakeholder meetings to be determined and be well-versed in what resources are available, who potential partners may be, and how each can participate in developing successful outcomes;
• Answer the PAWV phone and assist those calling PAWV; 
• Collect mail at Elkins office and share information with the executive director; 
• Make deposits for PAWV and work with executive director for book-keeping purposes;
• Participate in weekly PAWV Team Meetings, Committee Meetings that relate to the position, and Quarterly PAWV Board Meetings.

Skills
Required for this position:

• Organized, accurate, meticulous, detail-oriented;
• Strong written communication skills;
• Excellent in-person communication skills, comfortable in person and on the phone, polite and friendly;
• Comfortable with common computer programs such as, MS Office, email, Zoom, and Google Drive, able to learn new technology; 
• Dependable transportation and valid drivers license (mileage and travel reimbursements provided); and
• Able to complete and be cleared for work through a two-part criminal background check investigation that includes a digital submission sex offender check and a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Helpful experience for this position:

• Hands-on building preservation;
• National Service; 
• Supervising teams; and
• Hands-on project management.

Expected background:

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in any field OR at least 2 years of experience in construction/building restoration

Compensation/Benefits: Compensation is $33,000/year, two weeks paid vacation each year and federal holidays are included. FICA and Workers Compensation Insurance is paid by PAWV. Mileage and travel reimbursement will be provided at the U.S. General Service Administration’s approved rates.

Timeline: We expect to start interviewing in July and will accept applications until the position is filled. The goal is for this position to start by late August prior to the start of the Preserve WV AmeriCorps service year. 

To apply: If you are interested in this staff position, please email a resume, along with a cover letter that indicates why you are interested and your availability situation to dlapresta@pawv.org.  

Contact: Executive Director - Danielle (LaPresta) Parker, dlapresta@pawv.org, 304-642-0693  

This job is supported by a three-year AmeriCorps grant (2022 – 2025) for Preserve WV AmeriCorps and is contingent upon renewal of grant funding annually.