Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

Duties and Responsibilities:

People:

• Creates a positive team member experience.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, displays a positive demeanor and team spirit.
• Provide support to senior staff for historic rehabilitation projects

Client:

• Conducts site visits as required in support of senior staff and execution of Part 1, Part 2 or photo layups

Values:

• Research and prepare Part 1 applications – which includes developing historic contexts and architectural analyses for a building or district per State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and National Park Service (NPS) professional standards
• Help prepare necessary documentation for municipal applications for local review and/or Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications  
• Prepare cover forms for federal and state applications
• Complete photo layup and photo keys and other figures related to filings
• Manage associated project files for Ryan records and for distribution to client
• Assist with administrative tasks necessary for the smooth operation of office
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with strong writing and research capabilities (in History, Architectural History, Historical Preservation or equivalent preferred)
• Minimum two years’ experience with historic tax credit application projects

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and write persuasive technical arguments
• Work experience in comparable federal, state, or local preservation programs is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and initiative working in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to conduct research both online and in archives
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment

Computer Skills:

• The candidate must have Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign)

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None required.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• This position requires a fair amount field activity
  • Exposure to workplace elements, such as dust, dirt, shavings
• Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran