Historic Preservation & Conservation Technician

Terracon; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Conservation Technician/Historic Preservation Specialist to join the Historic Preservation Team. This full-time position supports the Senior Preservationist in conservation, architectural history, and related projects, performing hands-on treatment, documentation, reporting, and lab organization.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or four years of technical conservation experience, possess strong writing and computer skills

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Conservation, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Preservation Planning, History, or related discipline or four years of technical conservation experience.
• Ability to assist with condition assessment, conservation, and restoration of historic materials, objects, and structures.
• Ability to draft professional-quality documentation, consultation letters, and emails.
• Ability to work independently or as a team and handle a stressful work environment.
• Strong written communication, computer, and customer service skills (MS Office, Outlook, Google Earth) for reports and archival research.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Preservationist in conservation, restoration, and preservation projects.
• Support documentation, reporting, and lab organization.
• Participate in field efforts and office data analysis as needed.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Professional writing

MS Office

Google Earth

Team collaboration

Fieldwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Conservation/Architectural History/Historic Preservation/Preservation Planning/History

Four years of related experience in conservation/restoration/cultural resource management

Master's degree in Historic Preservation or related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

InDesign

Job description

Terracon in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Conservation Technician/Historic Preservation Specialist to join the Historic Preservation Team. This full-time position supports the Senior Preservationist in conservation, architectural history, and related projects, performing hands-on treatment, documentation, reporting, and lab organization.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or four years of technical conservation experience, possess strong writing and computer skills