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CAREERS

Our non-profit organization has a variety of positions from entry level to advanced that require skills in areas such as retail sales, community and workforce development, marketing, and preservation technical services. Join our mailing list to be the first to know of any openings. Check here for open position listings if you are interested in applying to join our team!

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CURRENT OPENINGS

Title: Executive Director, Historic Ithaca, Inc. 
Location: Historic Ithaca | 212 Center Street Ithaca, NY 14850 | In-Person
Terms: Full-Time, Exempt | $62,000 to $70,500 based on experience with a comprehensive benefit package, health insurance, vacation, sick and personal leave.
Travel: 0-20% local/county travel only  
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred plus a minimum of 5+ years of related experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity -or- 10+ years of related work experience  

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Position Description:
The Executive Director (ED) is a leader with an excellent grasp of nonprofit business operations and a vision for Historic Ithaca’s future that includes growth, engagement, and diversity. The ED has overall responsibility for the strategic implementation of HI’s mission, through management and leadership of the organization’s programs, administration, fundraising, community engagement and communications, and human resources. The ED works collaboratively with the Board of Directors and oversees a team of experienced and dedicated staff.

 

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Deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 12, 2024. 

 

Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to gardner funds, advocate for a position, or an announcement for a community engagement event, in PDF format to:

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Email:  info@historicithaca.org 
Subject: Application for Executive Director: [YOUR NAME]
 

Title: Trade Skills Trainer with Work Preserve, Historic Ithaca, Inc. 

Location: Significant Elements | 212 Center Street Ithaca, NY 14850 | In-Person

Terms: Part-time | $20/hour based on experience, benefits to be discussed during interview

Travel: 0-20% local/county travel only  

Education: Proven experience in building trades, ability to train and work with young adults with economic and disability barriers

 

Position Description: The Work Preserve Trainer will play a vital role in evaluating and assessing the ability of young adults with economic and disability barriers to learn entry level building trade skills. Skills  include carpentry and woodworking, furniture repair and refinishing, painting, hanging drywall and  plastering, plumbing, electrical, landscaping.
 

 

Click the button below to read the full job description. Please send resume to: info@historicithaca.org
 

Historic Ithaca, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Historic Ithaca, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Historic Ithaca, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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