The Los Angeles Conservancy is looking for an individual with historic preservation experience to join the organization’s advocacy team in helping preserve and revitalize the built heritage of Los Angeles County. Self-starters, creative and innovative thinkers, and those that are able to multi-task and get things done are encouraged to apply.  

The Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position. This position reports to the Director of Advocacy and spends more than fifty percent of their time on discretionary, independent decision-making.  

Our work is grounded in the belief that historic preservation empowers and nourishes communities by creating meaningful connections between people and places. We strive to preserve places that tell the full story and are important  to all Angelenos. We are looking for someone who, in addition to having the skills below, loves historic places and values their role in contributing to our communities. 

Founded in 1978, the Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit organization providing historic preservation advocacy and education throughout Greater Los Angeles. With approximately 5,000 member households, the Conservancy has the largest membership of any local historic preservation organization in the U.S. The Conservancy has a staff of sixteen and a budget of about $3 million. 

Neighborhood Outreach Duties 

• Work with community advocates, leaders and organizations to support Conservancy efforts to save historic places
• Explore opportunities for neighborhood outreach and engage diverse communities
• Coordinate and support events such as biannual L.A. Historic Neighborhoods Conference, People + Places: A Virtual Series, Preservation Partners meetings, and trainings for Los Angeles’ Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) boards, Realtors, periodic public workshops, etc.
• Serve as project manager for L.A. Women’s Landmarks Project
• Identify new organizational partnerships for innovative programing
• Help provide assistance to neighborhoods seeking designation as Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCM), historic districts, Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs) or National Register listing
• Assist Neighborhood Outreach Manager on responses and engagement on L.A. community plans
• Support the facilitation of Community Leadership Boot Camp with the Neighborhood Outreach Manager and Director of Advocacy while mentoring Boot Camp participants
• Give presentations to community organizations on heritage conservation and the work of the Conservancy
• Ensure that advocacy interventions and decisions include a broad range of perspectives and experiences that reflect the vast diversity of Greater Los Angeles

Preservation Duties

• Support Director of Advocacy with implementing legislative initiatives regarding historic preservation policy in the City of Los Angeles and throughout Los Angeles County
• Help prepare responses to Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and other documents on preservation issues related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Represent the Conservancy at public hearings and meetings on preservation issues
• Review Preservation Award submissions, conduct site visits, and represent projects throughout the jury process
• Research and prepare nominations for City, State, and National designations, as needed
• Provide technical assistance to requests from the public
• Expand the number of diverse places that are designated at the local, statewide and national levels
• Write and regularly contribute to website, member publication, E-News, and social media channels.
• Review and update messaging, website content, talking points and briefs
• Track and analyze metrics to evaluate effectiveness of advocacy website pages and Action Alerts

Additional Tasks:  

• Organize, maintain and expand Conservancy’s image database
• Provide support of general office administration and special events, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in historic preservation, or a Master’s degree in historic preservation or a related field.
• Good working knowledge of historic preservation, urban planning, public policy, and architectural history.
• Familiarity with and full understanding of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
• Politically savvy and familiar with government decision-making on historic preservation and planning issues in the City of Los Angeles, other local governments, and state and national levels.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good teamwork and organizational skills.
• Good oral communication skills, and comfortable with public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages is a plus
• Experience with CRM or project management system

The Los Angeles Conservancy is committed to diversity as a core value. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. To read more about our commitment to DEI please read the L.A. Conservancy’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.   

Benefits: 

Excellent benefits including health, dental, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match (after one year of continuous employment); paid holidays and vacation. Salary starts at $69,000 and is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply: 

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@laconservancy.org with “Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.