Staff Architectural Historian

Chronicle Heritage is seeking a highly skilled Staff Architectural Historian to join our team of experienced professionals in Michigan. As a Staff Architectural Historian, you will play a crucial role in providing technical and regulatory assistance to guide municipal, state, and federal projects through the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) processes.

• Conduct historic resource surveys and other investigative work related to the identification, evaluation, and assessment of effects to historic properties
• Prepare technical reports and associated documentation
• Assist with the development of proposals and cost estimates
• Maintain regular communication with clients to keep them informed of project progress and ensure all project needs are being addressed in a timely manner and within budget
• Assist with coordinating project review with state and federal agencies, including various SHPOs

• Master's degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or a related field
• Meet or exceeds the SOI Standards for Architectural History
• 0+ years of experience conducting historical research, completing historical resource surveys, and evaluating the historic and architectural significance of properties under National Register of Historic Places criteria
• 0+ years of professional experience as an Architectural Historian
• Proficient understanding of state and federal historic preservation laws and regulations, particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Ability to travel throughout Michigan and the Upper Midwest to conduct research and field survey

• Knowledge of historical Midwestern architectural forms, styles, and trends, and the various historical property types and characteristic of the region
• Demonstrable research, technical writing, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• GIS experience
• Experience in Michigan and other Midwestern states
• Experience working on tribal lands/with tribal and other stakeholder groups
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with developing technical and cost proposals

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

Pay and benefits are commensurate with experience.