Administrator at Friends of Historic Preservation

Overview

Friends of Historic Preservation (FHP) is a local nonprofit that promotes the preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods in Iowa City and Johnson County. FHP also deconstructs older buildings that are slated for demolition and sells architectural materials at its Salvage Barn.

The Administrator is responsible for day-to-day operations and management of FHP working closely with the Board of Directors to further FHP’s mission. Reports directly to the Board President or designee. The Administrator typically works 15 to 20 hours per week. Pay is $22 an hour.

• Attend Board of Directors monthly meetings. Assist in scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and preparing monthly reports.
• Assist Board committees with assignments and work plans to complete Board objectives.
• Manage day-to-day finances. Work with FHP Treasurer and accountant on annual budget and other tasks.
• Work with the Board Secretary to maintain organizational records and archives.
• Update and maintain website, email, and social media accounts.
• Produce and distribute quarterly newsletter.
• Respond to email social media messages, and postal mail.
• Maintain membership records, solicit new members and renewals.
• Staff Salvage Barn on occasions when other staff are ill or on vacation.

• Experience with nonprofits, preservation, construction, planning, or fundraising is desired, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but other levels of education, work experience, and training will be considered.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google apps. Graphic design experience is useful.