On-Call Staff Architectural Historian | Dexter, MI

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution‑driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non‑renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward‑thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Chronicle Heritage is seeking an On‑Call Staff Architectural Historian who can lead reconnaissance to inventory‑level surveys and assist with efforts to identify and document buildings, structures, objects, districts, and historic landscapes. They may also assist with developing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and local register significance evaluations and assessments of effect.

Hire Type: Part‑Time/ On‑Call

Location: Michigan

• Leading small‑scale historic property surveys
• Photographing and documenting buildings
• Determinations of Eligibility
• Conducting archival research
• Understanding of relevant architectural styles
• Working in remote areas

• Bachelor’s degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, public history, heritage conservation, history, or a closely related field.
• Experience with the history, architecture, and infrastructure of Michigan.
• Ability to conduct pedestrian surveys, including walking in rough terrain and challenging weather in various locations.
• Must demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic and attitude, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required at the time of employment.

• Master’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation, public history, heritage conservation, history, or a closely related field
• Meet or exceeds the SOI Standards for Architectural History
• 1+ years of professional experience as an Architectural Historian

• Strong verbal and written communication, and time management skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with ESRI Survey
  123 and iOS software

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact accommo