Hybrid/Remote Associate Project Architectural Historian

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Project Architectural Historian to support our local team. The role involves historic research, documenting properties, and producing historic resource evaluations while assisting in developing new clients.

This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with benefits, with hybrid options near Chicago or Cincinnati or remote distribution in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Heritage Conservation, Architectural History, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in cultural resources management as an architectural historian or similar.
• Knowledge of federal and state cultural resources laws and Section 106.
• Willingness to travel up to 35%.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet SWCA's driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intensive historic research using digital and in-person methods.
• Documents historic properties during fieldwork and prepares evaluations.
• Prepares historic resource evaluations and context sections with minimal edits.
• Manages projects and delivers on client requirements.
• Directs and mentors junior architectural historians.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Travel up to 35%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Heritage Conservation, Architectural History, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Project Architectural Historian to support our local team. The role involves historic research, documenting properties, and producing historic resource evaluations while assisting in developing new clients.

This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with benefits, with hybrid options near Chicago or Cincinnati or remote distribution in the Midwest.