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Director, Central Regional Office

Indianapolis, Indiana

Organization

A private nonprofit supported by a diverse membership base and guided by a volunteer board, Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places. From its state headquarters in Indianapolis’s historic Old Northside neighborhood, the organization operates nine regional offices across the state. These offices, staffed by dedicated professionals, provide expertise and resources to help local communities save and repurpose historic sites. Indiana Landmarks’ wide-ranging operations include grant and loan programs, rescuing and rehabilitating endangered properties, buying and selling real estate, easement protections, preservation advocacy, and educational initiatives including tours, lectures, workshops, publications, and a major annual statewide conference.

Position Description

Indiana Landmarks seeks a highly motivated professional to lead the organization’s historic preservation activities in central Indiana. The position reports to and collaborates with the Vice President of Preservation Services and is based at Indiana Landmarks’ headquarters, Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis. The Director manages one full-time staff and occasional interns or volunteers. It is required that the successful candidate reside within the boundaries represented by the Central Regional Office.

Duties

• Represent Indiana Landmarks in advocacy efforts to save endangered landmarks in a 13-county region.
• Identify threatened historic properties and devise strategies to save them.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders, organizations, and property owners, and facilitate community and neighborhood revitalization.
• Work with individuals, community groups, and local governments on preservation issues and projects, including promoting use of the grant and real estate loan programs of Indiana Landmarks.
• Educate communities on the value of historic preservation and assist in membership development and fundraising.
• Manage rehabilitation projects on behalf of Indiana Landmarks as needed.
• Manage the design review process of Indianapolis properties protected by the organization’s preservation covenants.
• Provide staff assistance on a contractual basis to historic preservation commissions.
• Help establish new preservation organizations and commissions in the region.
• Identify project-based funding sources and share that information as needed with property owners.
• Develop engaging events for Indiana Landmarks members and the public.
• Collaborate and interact with colleagues across the organization and with external partners.
• Contribute content for articles in Indiana Preservation, our bi-monthly magazine.
• Lead or assist with projects and programs assigned by the Vice President of Preservation Services.

Organizational Commitment

As a member of our team, every employee is expected to:

• Embrace Change and Growth: Demonstrate adaptability and resilience as the organization evolves, maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach to shifting priorities, processes, and goals.
• Align with Strategy: Understand how individual responsibilities connect to the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, and actively contribute to achieving these goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Work effectively across teams and departments, share knowledge and resources, and build strong, respectful relationships with colleagues.
• Communicate Openly: Promote a culture of trust through clear, constructive, and inclusive communication, offering and receiving feedback to strengthen individual and team performance.
• Innovate and Improve: Identify opportunities to enhance processes, services, and systems by contributing ideas and creative solutions that support ongoing improvement.
• Commit to Learning: Engage in ongoing professional development, remaining curious and open to new tools, methods, and perspectives that enhance effectiveness and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and implementation of historic preservation principles and rehabilitation standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven “people” skills, including ability to interact with and motivate individuals and groups.
• General knowledge of computers, photography, and grant-writing.
• Bachelor’s degree required in historic preservation, architectural history, history, project management, material culture or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Prior work experience in the field will be strongly considered; experience with historic properties preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across central Indiana as needed.

Benefits and Work Environment

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan with employer match; and additional employee benefits.
• Work–Life Balance: Fourteen paid holidays, generous vacation time, and dedicated staff appreciation days.
• Impactful Work: Opportunity to shape the future of an organization committed to preserving historic places and stories that stand the test of time.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a team that values your contributions, fosters professional growth, and encourages leadership and teamwork.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references by December 15, 2025 to mdollase@indianalandmarks.org with your last name and “Director, Central Regional Office” in the subject line.