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World Monuments Fund · 12 hours ago

World Monuments Watch Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$40K/yr - $65K/yr

5+ years exp

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is the leading independent organization devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places. The World Monuments Watch Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration and strategic coordination of the World Monuments Watch, ensuring alignment with WMF’s priorities and overseeing the Watch Network.

Finance

Responsibilities

Establish and manage key objectives, timelines, and budgets for the entire Watch program, under the supervision of the SVP of Global Preservation Strategy

Prepare guidelines and all tools necessary for implementation of the program, including nomination, selection, and program announcement

Manage, in close coordination with Communications, messaging and program descriptions relevant to the call for nominations, nomination development, Watch announcement and associated events and/or programs

Coordinate and supervise the review of all submitted nominations in collaboration with WMF staff and external partners, including fielding inquiries from nominators

Participate in planning for Watch Day activities with the responsibility for approving proposals for locally organized public events

Oversee the coordination and strategic development of the Watch Network, a global professional community of past and present Watch participants

Plan and deliver professional programming for Network members, including convenings and knowledge-exchange events, and develop and administer grant schemes that support collaboration, capacity building, and project development

Manage the Bonnie Burnham Fellowship, including coordination of fellowship activities, supervision and mentorship of the Fellow, and integration of the Fellowship into the broader goals of the Watch program and Watch Network

Participate, as needed, in the development of projects at select World Monuments Watch sites and the programmatic priorities that they represent

Liaise with government partners, stakeholders, and local community members to develop consensus about project objectives and activities and engage with them during project implementation

In collaboration with the SVP of Global Preservation Strategy, develop project scope and budget and relevant proposals and summaries

Design and manage project budgets and timelines, tracking progress and expenditure and producing timely and accurate reporting for internal distribution, partners, and donors

Manage consultants, define work activities, prepare contracts and oversee activities, regularly reviewing progress with all partners

Manage project implementation, defining metrics for monitoring and evaluation, preparing time schedules, defining activities and goals, and ensuring goals are met

Represent WMF at conferences, meetings, and other events as appropriate, especially as relates to discussions focused on the Watch program and/or specific projects within the individual’s portfolio

Work effectively and collaboratively across the organization to support institutional objectives, including preparation of funding proposals and development of public messaging

Contribute to project-specific and thematic research as part of the expansion of WMF’s role in thought leadership, including development of strategic academic and professional relationships with a view towards publication and greater visibility of our work on professional platforms

Qualification

Cultural heritage project managementHistoric PreservationTechnical data management platformsGraduate degree in related fieldHighly organizedAnother languageExceptional oral communicationInterpersonal skillsWork under pressure

Required

Graduate degree in Historic Preservation / Cultural Resource Management or related field

At least 5 years of experience in cultural heritage project management, preferably more

Experience developing historic structure reports, conservation management plans, protected status nomination files, or other documents that compile historical research, documentation, condition assessments and conservation and management recommendations

Familiarity with political structure of preservation local, regional, and national levels in at least one country

Demonstrated experience giving professional lectures, writing professional reports, and running formal meetings

Computer fluency in Microsoft environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with one or more technical data management platforms (e.g. GIS, CAD, Arches)

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with international colleagues and develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the organization and beyond

Highly organized and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects according to deadlines and within approved budgets

Ability to work gracefully under pressure

Comfort working in an international environment and with a broad and diverse range of people