Overview

The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s premier historic land preservation nonprofit organization, seeks a politically savvy professional with a passion for engaging preservation activists, park partners, and historic sites. The Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters today.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as a point of contact for battlefield partners and historic sites looking to engage with the Trust
  • Initiate proactive outreach to battlefield partners and historic sites, growing our national network during the 250th anniversary of Revolution – and beyond
  • Arrange and/or participate in events, meetings and workshops to engage battlefield partners and advance mutual goals
  • Increase the number and diversity of sites participating in Trust programs, such as the Battlefield Partners Alliance, Preserving America Conference, Heritage Sites Network, and Park Day
  • Ensure regular and effective communication with priority local networks
  • Orchestrate Park Day, a national stewardship effort with a 29-year track record of success, through site recruitment, project development, marketing, media pitching, logistical support and event analysis
  • Collaborate with Trust policy staff to integrate expanded grassroots network into advocacy strategies
  • Coordinate with Trust communications staff place to organizational resources in more partner sites

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3-plus years of relevant professional experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing abilities
  • Keen and demonstrated interest in American history and/or land conservation
  • Zest for fostering relationships with stakeholder organizations through proactive and sustained outreach
  • Outstanding organizational skills, balancing immediate tasks and long-range timelines
  • A track record of independent and entrepreneurial work demonstrating analytical and problem-solving prowess
  • Experience with campaign/grassroots tactics

At the American Battlefield Trust, we save land and tell stories. Our organizational culture calls for hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals who are always looking for opportunities to learn and improve. Our staff is united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for keeping American history alive.

Since 1987, the Trust has saved nearly 60,000 acres of hallowed battlefield land from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We have led grassroots campaigns to save historic landscapes from inappropriate development. We have reached millions of students and other life-long learners through our education programs. As our nation heads toward the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we are looking to grow even more and build upon our previous successes.

The American Battlefield Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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