Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) supporting the Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.
Job overview
The Senior Program Advisor role involves serving as a subject matter expert to support conservation and restoration efforts of U.S. diplomatic heritage properties overseas, impacting cultural preservation and fundraising strategies.
Responsibilities and impact
The advisor develops policies and strategies for grants, outreach, fundraising, and marketing to conserve heritage properties, identifies and prioritizes major projects, secures funding sources, advises on stakeholder engagement, and manages data systems for tracking cultural assets and donor interests.
Experience and skills
Requires U.S. citizenship, mastery of public relations and fundraising methods, broad knowledge of the Department of State and historic preservation, understanding of art or architectural history, project management skills, analytical expertise, strong communication skills, and at least eleven years of related experience.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines cultural heritage conservation with strategic fundraising and public relations within a government context, involving collaboration with diverse stakeholders including government officials and private sector partners.
Company overview
Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a tribally-owned enterprise that provides a range of professional services, including information technology, engineering, logistics, and environmental solutions. As a subsidiary of the Delaware Nation, DNI generates revenue through government contracts and partnerships with private sector clients, leveraging its status as a Native American-owned business to secure set-aside contracts. Founded to promote economic development and self-sufficiency for the Delaware Nation, DNI has grown significantly by acquiring various companies and expanding its service offerings to meet diverse client needs.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize expertise in public relations, fundraising campaign development, and marketing strategies as these are central to the Senior Program Advisor role at DNI's Office of Cultural Heritage.
Highlight your knowledge of historic preservation, art history, museum studies, or architectural history, along with project management skills and experience with interdisciplinary projects involving cultural heritage.
Apply through multiple platforms including DNI's corporate career page, LinkedIn, and relevant government job boards to maximize your application visibility for this specialized role.
Connect with professionals in the Cultural Heritage division at DNI on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent cultural heritage initiatives by DNI or asking about key challenges in managing overseas diplomatic properties.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'historic preservation,' 'fundraising campaigns,' 'public-private partnerships,' 'project management,' and 'cultural heritage conservation' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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