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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.

 

Director of operations

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

Based at our headquarters in Indianapolis, the Director of Operations at Indiana Landmarks is a newly created position that will play a pivotal role in aligning internal and external systems, processes, and organizational strategies to achieve our strategic goals. This position requires extensive collaboration across departments, working closely with project leads, managers, and staff to establish standards and develop policies and practices for data management, workflows, and process optimization. The role involves leading complex projects and initiating new ones to enhance organizational performance and outcomes.

The Director of Operations reports to the Chief Financial Officer, supports the executive office, and serves as a member of the leadership team. This position also provides direct supervision to the IT Administrator and Office Manager.

Strategy, Team Leadership, and Operational Excellence (50%)

• Identify, prioritize, and implement cross-departmental efficiencies, process improvements, and knowledge-sharing opportunities across the organization.
• Partner with the leadership team to connect strategy with structure by developing and implementing departmental plans that ensure decisions align with organizational priorities.
• Lead efforts to establish, track, and report progress toward strategic goals and objectives.
• Assess and interpret data and operational needs to continuously improve efficiency, effectiveness, and streamline data management and reporting processes.
• In collaboration with IT, Development, and Programs, deliver high-quality, consistent data reporting to support fundraising, grantmaking, and storytelling—including donor stewardship, revenue and activity dashboards, grant analysis, co-investment tracking, and tools to align giving.
• Establish and oversee standards, processes, and procedures for organizational data and information management in coordination with cross-departmental teams.
• Provide project management and develop processes for organizational initiatives, including the design and implementation of new, cross-functional projects that advance strategic objectives.

Cross-Department Coordination, People and Culture Cultivation (30%)

• Facilitate collaboration among project leads to coordinate cross-departmental implementation and use of a centralized database, serve as the primary liaison with the database vendor, and track system improvement needs.
• Ensure departmental work plans and roadmaps align with organizational strategic goals and emerging priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of processes and plans for staff orientation, effective hiring, and management practices.

Emerging Organizational Priorities (20%)

• Analyze new revenue and mission-aligned opportunities to ensure successful integration across teams, systems, and existing initiatives.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, operations management, or business management preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate vision into strategic plans, goals, and actionable steps that lead to measurable improvements.
• Extensive experience leading organizational and management change initiatives.
• Expertise and professional temperament to facilitate meaningful—and at times challenging—discussions about culture and strategy in daily operations, while effectively managing diverse perspectives.
• Strong learning orientation focused on fostering a culture of continuous organizational improvement.
• Three to five years of experience in operations and data management systems.
• Commitment to Indiana Landmarks’ mission, values, and steadfast support for equity and inclusion.
• Comprehensive understanding of CRM databases, process management, and change management principles.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Belief in community revitalization rooted in preservation and heritage.
• Ability to work in-office at our state headquarters: Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis.

Benefits and Work Environment:

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below represent those that an individual must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Strong speaking and listening skills.
• Adequate sensory abilities, including clear vision, good hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in operating standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, and telephones.
• Ability to interact professionally with others in person, by phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Ability to drive as needed for organizational business.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobposting@indianalandmarks.org, with your last name and “Director of Operations” in the subject line.