Why Ryan
Hybrid Work Options
AwardWinning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14Weeks of 100 Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
FourWeek CompanyPaid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
The Consultant position performs supportive duties to senior staff in all components of state and federal historic tax credit application and National Register nomination preparation.
This position is entry level leading to Senior Consultant level positions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
People:
- Creates a positive team member experience.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills displays a positive demeanor and team spirit.
- Provide support to senior staff for historic rehabilitation projects
Client:
- Conducts site visits as required in support of senior staff and of Part 1 Part 2 or photo layups
Values:
- Research and prepare Part 1 applications which includes developing historic contexts and architectural analyses for a building or district per State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and National Park Service (NPS) professional standards
- Help prepare necessary documentation for municipal applications for local review and/or Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications
- Prepare cover forms for federal and state applications
- Complete photo layup and photo keys and other figures related to filings
- Manage associated project files for Ryan records and for distribution to client
- Assist with administrative tasks necessary for the smooth operation of office
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- A technical or researchbased writing sample such as a National Register nomination is required to be submitted with application.
- Minimum of a bachelors degree with strong writing and research capabilities (in History Architectural History Historical Preservation Art History Technical Writing or equivalent preferred)
- Minimum two years experience with historic tax credit application projects
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and write persuasive technical arguments
- Work experience in comparable federal state or local preservation programs is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and initiative working in a fastpaced time sensitive environment
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to conduct research both online and in archives
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a deadlinedriven and fastpaced environment
Computer Skills:
- Preferred: Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign)
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid drivers license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None required.
Work Environment:
- Standard indoor working environment.
- Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
- Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via email and telephone.
- This position requires a fair amount field activity
- Exposure to workplace elements such as dust dirt shavings
- Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Required Experience:
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