Executive Director

The Agency

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is the largest municipal preservation agency in the nation. It is responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites by granting them landmark or historic district status and regulating them after designation. The agency is comprised of a panel of 11 commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor, and supported by a staff of approximately 80 preservationists, researchers, architects, historians, attorneys, archaeologists, and administrative employees. There are more than 38,500 designated buildings and sites in New York City, most of which are located in 159 historic districts across all five boroughs.

Working at the Landmarks Preservation Commission provides a unique opportunity to develop professionally, engage with some of New York City’s most significant historic resources, serve the public, and help advance LPC’s mission to preserve and protect the city’s architectural, historical, and cultural heritage.

Your Impact

The Executive Director will oversee LPC’s $8.1 million budget and 80 employees and will develop and implement strategies to improve the agency’s performance. Working closely with the Chair, the Executive Director will develop agency-wide strategic plans, develop and advance policies, initiate and coordinate special projects, typically multi-department or multi-agency in nature. With the Chair, the Executive Director will oversee the work of the preservation, research, technology, external affairs, and administration departments.

The Executive Director will:

• Oversee agency operations, budget management, and human resources in coordination with the Chair and senior leadership team.
• Work with senior staff to plan and execute strategic initiatives to advance the agency’s mission and key priorities related to landmark designation and the agency’s regulatory work. Serve as a liaison to the Deputy Mayor of Housing and Planning's Office, work with city agencies on interagency initiatives, and engage with elected officials and the preservation and community stakeholders.
• Work with the public affairs team to oversee the agency's outreach, programming, and stakeholder communications.
• Represent the Commission at various public hearings, community board meetings, and professional forums.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in historic preservation, urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a related field, and five years of full-time experience working in the field of historic preservation, non-profit or government management, or a similar field;
• A Bachelor's Degree with specialization in one of the fields listed above, and ten years of full-time related experience;
• Educational and/or experience equivalent to 1 & 2 above.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing a large, complex organization or government agency.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, diverse teams.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in historic preservation, urban planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge in the field of historic preservation, and ideally, LPC’s policies and practices specifically.
• Experience working in government and an interest in working across multiple agencies and disciplines, and knowledge of New York City’s government and stakeholder community.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with public presentations.
• Knowledge of New York City’s architecture, history, and development.

How to Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to: JobsNYC.

Additional Information

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
• LPC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate, and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected, and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.
• Job ID: 782256
• Posted until: 2026-08-08
• Title code: 94486
• Civil service title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (LANDMARKS
• Title classification: Unclassified Service-6
• Business title: Executive Director
• - Executive
• Job level: M5
• Number of positions: 1
• Work location: 253 Broadway New York Ny