The Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV) builds community through the preservation of historic buildings, villages, and downtowns. Last year, PTV worked on 362 preservation and revitalization projects in 155 Vermont communities. More information about PTV can be found here.
PTV is seeking a Community Support Specialist to support PTV’s Village Trust Initiative (VTI) Program. An innovative community revitalization collaboration between the Vermont Council on Rural Development, Vermont Community Foundation, and the Preservation Trust of Vermont, the Initiative will help 20 communities of 2,500 or fewer complete a transformational community development project involving a historic building or settlement pattern.
The ideal candidate will have five years of community and economic development or historic preservation experience, experience administering federal grant programs, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for working in partnership with rural communities.
This is a grant funded position and intended to last for three years
Salary range: $62,000.00 – $65,000.00/year
Benefits include: generous paid time off, employer-sponsored healthcare, SIMPLE IRA
PTV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and a strong sense of belonging in the workplace. Employment decisions at PTV are based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and organization needs at the time. PTV does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, age, crime victim status, physical or mental condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
