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Position Notice: New London Landmarks Executive Director
New London Landmarks, a historic preservation advocacy group, seeks a dynamic individual as
Executive Director. We actively work to preserve New London's historic and cultural resources through
public advocacy, educational programs and house and walking tours related to New London's history and
architecture, and through collaborations with other historic organizations in the city.
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Applicants should:
* Be knowledgeable of historic preservation issues and/or experienced in community advocacy, and about
New London and local issues.
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; be able to work
independently; be able to work with a diverse group of people, organizations, and government agencies,
including Preservation Connecticut and the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office.
* Be able to work within budget parameters set by the Board of Directors.
* Be able to recruit and work effectively with volunteers and interns.
* Be proficient in basic office IT functions, including Excel, Website maintenance and social media.
* Be able to convey our mission and activities in grant applications, press releases, email blasts and
donor solicitations. Prior experience in grant writing and administration and/or fundraising is a strong
plus.
* Be able to attend occasional evening and weekend activities, New London City Council meetings, out-
of-town meetings and training sessions, as well as maintain office hours several days a week.
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Position is full-time (35 hours), with flexible hours, including working from home, to begin in mid to late
March 2025. The salary range is $45,000-$50,000. Full job description available on request.
We will accept resumes and cover letters until the position is filled, however, the first round will close on
February 14, 2025.
E-mail a letter of interest and resume to: NLLandmarksSearch@gmail.com
Please include "Executive Director Search" in the subject line.
New London Landmarks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our mission is to preserve and promote New London's historic character through education, advocacy and the rehabilitation of historic structures.
Our office at 49 Washington Street contains extensive files on all National Register Historic Districts and Individually Listed Sites in New London. Additional files are kept on individual structures, listed by street address. Historic and current photos files, newspaper clippings, maps and a variety of historic documents are included in the files.
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If you'd like to research in our archives, request an appointment by calling 860-442-0003 or emailing director@newlondon.org.
WATCH
The Rescue of Richardson's Last Station is a 30-minute 1978 documentary about New London's Union Station, built by famed architect Henry Hobson Richardson in 1888. The film tells the story of the building and the community efforts to save this landmark from demolition in 1976.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
New London Landmarks serves a broadly diverse community, and we are committed to honoring and preserving the places and histories that reflect this diversity. In order to meet this commitment effectively, we need to pursue diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including our programming, community engagement, and board, volunteer and staff recruitment.
The Rescue of Mr Richardsons Last Station 1978
