Executive Director

The Agency

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is the largest municipal preservation agency in the nation. It is responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites by granting them landmark or historic district status and regulating them after designation. The agency is comprised of a panel of 11 commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor, and supported by a staff of approximately 80 preservationists, researchers, architects, historians, attorneys, archaeologists, and administrative employees.

There are more than 38,500 designated buildings and sites in New York City, most of which are located in 159 historic districts across all five boroughs.

The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day administration of the agency, works closely with the Chair to set and carry out agency priorities, and oversees the agency’s regulatory, designation, strategic planning, and public affairs activities.

The Executive Director will have oversight of LPC’s $8.1 million budget and 80 employees and will develop and implement strategies to improve the agency’s performance. Working closely with the Chair, the Executive Director will develop agency-wide strategic plans, develop and advance policies, initiate and coordinate special projects, typically multi-department or multi-agency in nature. With the Chair, the Executive Director will oversee the work of the preservation, research, technology, external affairs, and administration departments.

• Oversee agency operations, budget management, and human resources in coordination with the Chair and senior leadership team.
• Plan and execute strategic initiatives to advance the agency’s mission and key priorities related to landmark designation and regulatory work; serve as a liaison to the Deputy Mayor of Housing and Planning's Office and engage with city agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Collate outreach, programming, and stakeholder communications in partnership with the public affairs team.
• Represent the Commission at public hearings, community board meetings, and professional forums.

• A Master’s Degree in historic preservation, urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a related field, and five years of full‑time experience in historic preservation, non‑profit or government management, or a similar field.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in one of the fields listed above, and ten years of full‑time related experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 & 2 above.

• Demonstrated experience managing a large, complex organization or government agency.
• Proven track record of building and leading high‑performing, diverse teams.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in historic preservation, urban planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of historic preservation, preferably LPC’s policies and practices.
• Experience working in government and across multiple agencies and disciplines, and knowledge of New York City’s government and stakeholder community.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills, including public presentation experience.
• Knowledge of New York City’s architecture, history, and development.

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New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.

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