Nonprofit
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Southeast Region Director - Land Preservation

Remote, Work must be performed anywhere in United States


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:October 3, 2024
    Application Deadline:September 29, 2024
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Director
    Salary:USD $104,000 - $129,000 / year

    Description

    Would you like the opportunity to make a permanent and lasting impact to the preservation of uniquely important landscapes where the most consequential events in American history occurred? A newly-created position of Southeast Region Director of Land Preservation at the American Battlefield Trust (the “Trust”), the nation’s largest non-profit battlefield preservation organization, offers the chance for a motivated individual to save extraordinary historic sites for present and future generations. The Trust has protected nearly 60,000 acres of important Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield land in 25 states. Through its land preservation and history education efforts, the Trust creates and expands battlefield parks that, as outdoor classrooms, tell the story of America’s unique history.

    In order to accomplish its important mission, the Trust seeks a Southeast Region Director in the Land Preservation Department to advance our goal to save critical battlefield land at significant Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefields located throughout the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky, and the Carolinas. The Southeast Region Director will work closely with landowners, partner organizations, government grant sources, and other Trust staff to complete land preservation projects, including conservation easements and fee simple transactions to protect battlefield land in perpetuity before it is lost.

    Would you like the opportunity to make a permanent and lasting impact to the preservation of uniquely important landscapes where the most consequential events in American history occurred? A newly-created position of Southeast Region Director of Land Preservation at the American Battlefield Trust (the “Trust”), the nation’s largest non-profit battlefield preservation organization, offers the chance for a motivated individual to save extraordinary historic sites for present and future generations. The Trust has protected nearly 60,000 acres of important Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield land in 25 states. Through its land preservation and history education efforts, the Trust creates and expands battlefield parks that, as outdoor classrooms, tell the story of America’s unique history.

    In order to accomplish its important mission, the Trust seeks a Southeast Region Director in the Land Preservation Department to advance…

    Benefits

    • Hybrid office environment
    • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with the premium cost on individual coverage paid 100% by the Trust
    • Paid time off + eleven holidays
    • 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution after one year (regardless of employee’s own contribution)
    • Paid life, AD&D, & disability benefits
    • Paid parental leave
    • WMATA/transit reimbursement program
    • Year-round intern program
    • Opportunities to participate in events and visit historic sites
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Fully stocked coffee and tea stations
    • Complimentary onsite gym
    • Business casual dress environment + casual Friday
    • Hybrid office environment
    • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with the premium cost on individual coverage paid 100% by the Trust
    • Paid time off + eleven holidays
    • 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution after one year (regardless of employee’s own contribution)
    • Paid life, AD&D, & disability benefits
    • Paid parental leave
    • WMATA/transit reimbursement program
    • Year-round intern program
    • Opportunities to participate in events and visit historic sites
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Fully stocked coffee and tea stations
    • Complimentary onsite gym
    • Business casual dress environment + casual Friday

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    1156 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
    Suite 900

    How to Apply

    To apply for the position, please send resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to LPresumes@battlefields.org. No calls, please.

    To apply for the position, please send resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to LPresumes@battlefields.org. No calls, please.

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