Colorado Chautauqua looking for their next Director of Cultural Resources and Operations

[Haltiwanger - HC, Shannon]

Please pass along to anyone that you think may be interested. 

http://forum.savingplaces.org/viewdocument/co-director-of-cul?tab=librarydocuments

 

Director of Cultural Resources and Operations

One of only 25 National Historic Landmarks in the state of Colorado, the Colorado Chautauqua is one of only a few remaining chautauquas in the U.S. It is considered THE western representation of the Chautauqua cultural movement that swept the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is the only site west of the Mississippi that has been in continuous operation since its founding and with its original structures intact and used for their original purposes.

 This position will be responsible for overseeing the use, operations, and preservation of cultural resources under the ownership and/or management of the Colorado Chautauqua Association, including 60 historic cottages, two lodges, an 1898 auditorium, community house, dining hall, and 26 acres of historic grounds.

Additional responsibilities:

 Collaborate with multiple departments in the City of Boulder on projects within and adjacent to the National Historic Landmark District, including site access management and infrastructure.  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations for historic preservation.

 Work with a community of 39 private cottage owners to further the Colorado Chautauqua’s mission and meet the requirements of the City of Boulder lease. 

 Oversee management of Chautauqua’s archives.

 Oversee historic interpretation and education programs.

 Required Competencies

·         Historic preservation

·         Project management – including budget management for capital projects up to $1 million annually  Partner relationship management

·         Team management / supervisory skills

·         Excellent computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office

​Best, Shannon ​ Shannon L. Haltiwanger Director of Strategic Implementation & Partnerships   P 303.866.4645 | C 303.263.4179 History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203  first...@state.co.us | www.historycolorado.org      Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all messages sent by or to me on this state-owned e-mail account may be subject to public disclosure.