Reserve Manager

The Reserve Manager serves as the principal staff member for the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, supporting its mission to protect and manage this nationally significant cultural landscape.  

Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references.  Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled. 

About Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve - www.ebeysreserve.com  

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve is the nation’s first historical reserve, created by Congress in 1978. It preserves and protects a rich cultural landscape on Central Whidbey Island that includes historic farms, a working prairie, the seaside town of Coupeville, scenic trails, three State Parks and local parks, and dramatic views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The Reserve is a unique partnership of the National Park Service, Washington State Parks, Island County, and the Town of Coupeville, guided by the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. 

Operations and Administration (60%)

• Oversee administrative and financial functions of the Trust Board.
• Submit biweekly reports to the Trust Board on activities performed.
• Orient, inform and communicate needs, tasks, and opportunities to the Trust Board, and acknowledge, implement, and promote Trust Board decisions.
• Develop and provide orientation and training to Trust Board, staff, government officials and Partner staff on the Reserve mission, policies, community engagement, funding, visitor management, resource management, interpretation, historical preservation, and other issues related to operation of the Reserve.
• Secure and maintain office equipment and supplies necessary to carry out the mission.
• Prepare and implement the annual work plans (including day-to-day operations and special projects or events), the annual operating budget, and funding requests (i.e., Partner contribution, grants, etc.) to support the mission.  Engage the Trust Board in strategic planning.
• As needed, provide visitor contact and support to members of the public at the Reserve office “Cottage”.
• When and if appropriate, hire, lead, and supervise staff to provide interpretation, education outreach activities and Design Review processes, and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Collect data and submit to the NPS for its annual National Park Service Wide Interpretive Report and “Volunteers in Parks” program report.
• Attend all Committee meetings scheduled by the Trust Board, and if requested by the Trust Board, participate in the implementation of the Committee’s recommendations.

Partnership and Community Development (20%)

• Prioritize and foster relationships with the four main Partners (Island County, Town of Coupeville, National Park Service, and Washington State Parks) and Facilitate regular Partner meetings.
• Promote the Reserve and its mission.
• Develop and manage good working relationships with other stakeholders within the Reserve.
• Maintain robust volunteer program in the Reserve, including recruitment, training, and selection of volunteers to carry out a variety of Reserve programs and functions.

Historic Preservation (20%)

• Provide technical assistance to landowners on historic preservation requirements and processes.
• Manage and administer conservation easement program in accordance with the Scenic Easement Administration Plan, including monitoring and recording in accordance with National Park Service Records Management requirements.
• Facilitate annual review of Ebey’s Forever grant submissions working with the Friends of Ebey’s for recommendation to the Trust Board for approval.
• Update and maintain the ELNHR Design Guidelines as required.
• Attend Island County and Town of Coupeville design review hearings for projects taking place in the Reserve.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working Conditions:

This position is largely office-based, where sitting, standing, and typing for long periods of time may be required. Job duties within this position also require occasional work outside in potentially inclement weather, working with members of the public at offsite locations, monitoring easements on public and private properties, and other activities that require walking, lifting, twisting, etc.  The full-time worksite for this position is the ELNHR “Cottage”. This position is subject to a probationary period of six months, after which a hybrid work schedule may be feasible with Trust Board approval. Must pass Federal background check.

• Skilled in the principles and practices of budgeting, governmental and private grant management and compliance, and contract administration.  Ability to manage funds efficiently and transparently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals and groups, both orally and in writing.
• Strong management background that includes supervision of employees, operations, and program activities.
• Background and some experience in historic structure preservation.
• Strong leader in developing and nurturing diverse and productive working relationships and partnerships.
• Proven track record in resource development and fundraising from diverse sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation
• At least one year experience in historic preservation
• Experience coordinating staff and board training, assigning and reviewing work, motivation, and team building.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000