Historic Ithaca is seeking applicants for a Program Manager, a new position that will administer the daily operations of the Significant Elements store and the Work Preserve job skills training program, in an approximate 60:40 split. The role will apply strong business and operational practices to maximize efficiency and performance within a nonprofit environment, including planning, organizing, and supervising workflows; ensuring compliance with grant requirements; managing program finances in accordance with all regulatory requirements; and delivering excellent service to customers, program participants, community partners, and supporters.

Historic Ithaca is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966 and the leading voice for historic preservation in Tompkins County and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. We advance the value, vitality, and sustainability of our built heritage through education, advocacy, and action.

With headquarters in Ithaca’s Southside, we operate a community hub consisting of two historic buildings. What was once a neighborhood grocery store now houses staff offices, meeting space, and an accessible Library of the Built Environment. The other, an industrial building constructed in 1887, is home to Significant Elements—a 10,000-square-foot nonprofit architectural salvage store that keeps donated historic building materials in circulation. Adjacent to the store, a purpose-modified workshop space supports Work Preserve, providing valuable hands-on preservation skills training and retail experience for marginalized youth. Both of these programs support our preservation activities, which include offsite tours, events, an historic preservation awards program, and a wide array of preservation services for property owners, businesses, and municipalities.

Pay Rate: $25.10-$27.30/hour