Grants & Cemetery Preservation Program Lead

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days incl. 10 per year

Sick days

Paid holidays

Public safety - Sworn/Civilian roles

Job summary

The Metropolitan Historical Commission in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Historic Preservationist 1 to provide a broad range of preservation services with focus on cemetery preservation, grant seeking, and community engagement. The role reports to the MHC Executive Director and supports events like the Nashville Conference on African American History & Culture.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, History, or Public History and two years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, History or Public History field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in historic preservation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary grants coordinator for the Metropolitan Historical Commission staff, seeking funding opportunities, developing proposals, and managing the full grant life cycle.
• Coordinates the Davidson County Cemetery Survey program, including site visits, surveys, file organization, and preservation planning.
• Develops and implements community outreach and engagement opportunities.
• Provides staff support for signature events, including Nashville Conference on African American History & Culture and Preservation Awards.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and officials; contributes preservation content to newsletters and social media.
• Represents the department at public meetings and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Attends and reports for monthly commission and team meetings.
• Manages special projects and research requests related to countywide surveys and NRHP eligibility determinations.

Skills

Grant coordination

Community outreach

Public history knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation/History/Public History

Job description

The Metropolitan Historical Commission in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Historic Preservationist 1 to provide a broad range of preservation services with focus on cemetery preservation, grant seeking, and community engagement. The role reports to the MHC Executive Director and supports events like the Nashville Conference on African American History & Culture.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, History, or Public History and two years of related