The
Olana Partnership
Olana Landscape Curator
The Olana Partnership is
currently seeking a Landscape Curator who will provide leadership and vision to
preserve and enhance Olana’s designed landscape and world renowned views. The Curator will work closely with the president
of The Olana Partnership, the Board of Trustees, New York State’s Site Manager
and fellow directors and managers to conduct research, develop plans, and
implement capital projects towards the full restoration of Olana’s landscape
and preservation of its views. In addition, he or she will be responsible for
ensuring that the public gains critical understanding of the importance of
Church’s “last and greatest work of art.” In the past, Olana’s buildings and
collections have dominated interpretation and restoration efforts. This newly-created position will help ensure
that the landscape and views receive equal priority.
The Olana Landscape Curator must
have a BA (MA or higher degree preferred) and have three years or more (five
years or more preferred) of landscape management experience. This person should
have a proven track record in meeting goals.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills are necessary. Knowledge of and experience in 19th
century landscape design and cultural landscape principles are important. This position is currently a 4/5th
position (either four days or 30 hours per week).
The
Olana Landscape Curator has direct supervision of the gardener as well as
landscape interns or volunteers. As funding becomes available, the Curator will
supervise seasonal Partnership landscape staff and maintenance contractors. Additionally,
as a member of the Partnership’s management team, the Olana Landscape Curator
provides assistance and advice to the President on issues of significant impact
to the organization.
Please submit letter, resume,
& references to:
Sara J. Griffen
President
The Olana Partnership
Or send via e-mail to mcurran@olana.org
The Olana Partnership is a
private, not-for-profit organization that works cooperatively with
M2D Design Group is an energetic, progressive and successful Urban Planning and Landscape Architectural firm based in Lexington, Kentucky. We are seeking to expand our staff of fourteen Design Professionals. We have two positions available at this time.
Position One - Landscape Architect:
Candidates sought for this position are expected to be advanced and highly skilled design professionals with a minimum of 6 years experience designing and managing complex projects.
Candidates should hold a BLA, BSLA, and/or MLA and current licensure. Candidates should be ready to engage fully in every sphere of office planning, marketing, design and design review, providing guidance and suggestions for improvement in all categories where appropriate.
Candidates should be proficient in the following areas:
Design Excellence, including a portfolio of diverse, innovative work; the ability to lead in-house and design team discussions; and facilitate presentations to clients and agencies.
Project Management, including demonstrated ability to effectively lead design teams and hold team members accountable, draft and review project proposals, establish fee structures, and maintain project profitability.
Human Relations and Staff Development, including strong professional communication skills with clients, coworkers, and allied professionals, experience in building teams and mentoring junior staff members in design and management and fostering high morale.
Business Development, including marketing experience and an interest in increasing the firm's exposure through participating in networking, public events, and design forums.
The candidate must further demonstrate a good design sense with experience in preparing both design sketches and detailed graphics and AutoCAD documents. A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Photoshop is essential.
Stacey Eggers
Marketing and Design
400 Old Vine Street, Suite 206
Lexington, KY 40507
p. 859.389.6533
f. 859.389.6534
www.m2ddesign.com