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Grants Manager

The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) is the nation's largest battlefield land preservation organization, preserving over 28,000 acres in 20 states. With over 50,000 members nationwide, CWPT enjoys substantial support from individuals, foundations, and state and federal governmental entities for its preservation projects. Governmental grants account for a significant portion of CWPT’s revenues, and are expected to increase as critical source of funds. On October 30, 2009, President Obama signed into law a Department of Interior appropriations bill, which included $9 million for the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Program, representing the largest ever appropriation for this program created with the assistance of CWPT.

Presently, CWPT seeks an experienced professional for an immediate opening as a Grants Manger in its Real Estate Department. The Grants Manager is responsible for all federal, state and local government grants received for its preservation projects throughout the country. The Grant Manager prepares grant applications, makes presentations to representatives from varying levels of government, maintains detailed records and tracking, researches and pursues new grant sources, and facilitates prompt reimbursement of grant awards. Additionally, the Grants Manager works closely with CWPT’s Project Manager, landowners, and partner organizations in structuring and completing preservation transactions.

A BA/BS is required, as well as 5-10 years of professional experience. Graduate degree preferred, but not required. Strong initiative, as well as excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation, and computer skills (including MS Office), are required. An interest in American history and open space preservation is essential. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please forward a cover letter and resume via e-mail to Tom Gilmore at tgilmore@civilwar.org or by mail to:

[No phone calls please]

Office Manager

The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the Nation's largest non-profit organization dedicated solely to U.S. Civil War Battlefield preservation and education, is seeking an accomplished, energetic, and well-organized individual for the position of Office Administrator.

Main duties include:

1. Being the first point of contact for CWPT members, Board members, the press and public officials.
2. Overseeing all general office duties such as mailings,  supplies, equipment maintenance, and landlord relations.
3. Preparing materials for Board meetings and other CWPT major events.
4. Coordinating CWPT's internship program, including recruitment, interviewing, and handling the interns' day-to-day training and questions.
5. Administering the office Outlook calendar and conference room.

Qualified applicants will be flexible, detail oriented, and have demonstrated experience in taking personal initiative and being able to do excellent work under pressure.  Previous customer service in any capacity is a must. Candidates should have experience working in an office, working with standard office equipment and a solid understanding of Microsoft applications. Webpage building and/or Raiser's Edge knowledge is a plus. While American History majors are certainly encouraged to apply, you do not need extensive Civil War knowledge to be considered.

This is a full time job with a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, there will be opportunities to visit battlefields and historic sites for events and press conferences.

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and two BRIEF writing samples (5 pages or less each, excerpts from larger works okay) to cwpt@civilwar.org . Please include in your application your availability dates and where you saw the job announcement.

Become a CWPT Intern

The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), America's largest battlefield preservation organization, provides students interested in history and conservation with opportunities few groups can match.  If you have a passion for the American Civil War, CWPT is the place you’ll want to be.

The CWPT offers paid internships on both a full and part time basis.  Typically we are flexible enough to accommodate students and their busy schedules.

Interns will get hands-on experience working on a variety of projects for a leading nonprofit organization. Because CWPT has a small office, interns will have the benefit of taking on meaningful projects.

Depending on interest or aptitude, an intern might engage in any number of the activities at CWPT:  developing content for our organization's website and our quarterly magazine, developing land acquisition applications,  maintaining public relations resources, conducting donor research,  or researching Civil War educational topics.

In order to help us evaluate appropriate internship matches, applicants should indicate their areas of experience and the types of skills they hope develop over the course of their tenure with CWPT.

To apply, please send your cover letter specifying availability and interests, résumé, and two brief writing samples (no more than five pages each, excerpts from larger works is fine) to:

Intern Coordinator
Civil War Preservation Trust
1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20005

Or send via e-mail to: cwpt@civilwar.org

CWPT is looking for students with a passion for history, as well as good interpersonal, writing and computer skills. Applicants proficient in MS office preferred. Web publishing skills are a significant plus.