Overview
Ohio History Service Corps – Community Surveyor Jobs in Ohio at AmeriCorps
Ohio History Service Corps COMMUNITY SURVEYOR members serve in Cincinnati Ohio. They will survey historic properties to identify and record historic themes, buildings, and neighborhoods within each city. These properties will be added to the Ohio Historic Inventory database. They will also identify prospects for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and complete National Register Questionnaires. Applicants preferably have a bachelor’s degree in history, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, humanities, urban planning, or a related field. A working knowledge of architectural styles and terminology, Ohio history, educational and work or volunteer experience in historic preservation with knowledge of state and federal preservation programs is desirable. Research and writing experience required. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products is required. Members will be full-time (35-40 hrs/wk) from September 17, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Members must complete a minimum of 1700 service hours (including 170 training hours) to successfully complete their service and to receive an education award. Members will receive training in volunteer management, meeting facilitation, project management and education program development, public history best practices, community mapping, historic preservation, heritage tourism/community-based economic development, leadership and team building, and non-profit administration. They will also attend one statewide conference, which can include the Heritage Ohio conference. They will be required to participate in National Days of Service and AmeriCorps Week.
Member Duties : Community Surveyor members are required to complete surveys of 100 historic properties to identify and record historic themes, neighborhoods, and buildings buildings within their city of service. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in history, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, humanities, urban planning, or a related field.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Environment , Education .
Skills :
Architectural Planning , Education , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Communications , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Urban Planning , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Ohio History Service Corps – Community Surveyor
Program Start/End Date
09/17/2025 – 08/31/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
OHIO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/18/2025 To 10/15/2025
Contact
Betsy Hedler
800 E 17th Ave
Columbus OH 43211
614-297-2538
www.ohiohistory.org/americorps
Listing ID
42018
Title: Ohio History Service Corps – Community Surveyor
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Ohio
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