Preservation New Jersey Announces Two Part-Time Employment Opportunities

Trenton, NJ — Preservation New Jersey (PNJ), the state’s leading nonprofit historic preservation organization, is seeking qualified candidates for two new part-time positions designed to strengthen the organization’s educational programming, community engagement, and statewide outreach efforts.

Founded in 1978, Preservation New Jersey is a statewide member-supported nonprofit dedicated to promoting the economic vitality, sustainability, and heritage of New Jersey’s diverse communities through advocacy and education. Through public awareness initiatives, technical assistance, educational programming, and partnerships, PNJ works to protect and celebrate the places that tell New Jersey’s unique story.

As the organization continues to expand its impact across the state, Preservation New Jersey is hiring for the following remote/hybrid positions:

Program Coordinator

Part-Time (10 hours per week) | $30 per hour

The Program Coordinator will play a key role in developing and managing Preservation New Jersey’s growing portfolio of educational and public programs. Working closely with organizational leadership, the coordinator will plan, coordinate, and host between 12 and 40 programs annually, including workshops, webinars, panel discussions, advocacy events, networking opportunities, and community outreach initiatives.

The position will support priorities identified through PNJ’s strategic planning efforts, including increasing statewide visibility, strengthening partnerships, expanding hybrid programming, and enhancing engagement with local historic preservation commissions, schools, preservation professionals, and the public.

Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, experience coordinating events or educational programs, and an interest in historic preservation, nonprofit work, public history, planning, architecture, advocacy, or community development.

Program Coordinator – Full Job Description

Administrative & Outreach Coordinator

Part-Time (10 hours per week) | $30 per hour

The Administrative & Outreach Coordinator will support Preservation New Jersey’s day-to-day operations, communications, membership engagement, and statewide outreach activities. This newly created position is intended to strengthen organizational capacity, improve responsiveness to constituents, and expand public awareness of preservation initiatives throughout New Jersey.

Responsibilities include managing organizational communications, maintaining databases and records, coordinating meetings, supporting membership and donor engagement, assisting with website and social media communications, and helping cultivate relationships with historic preservation commissions, community organizations, municipalities, schools, and preservation partners.

Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit administration, communications, membership programs, or community outreach, along with strong organizational skills and a commitment to preserving New Jersey’s historic resources.

Administrative and Outreach Coordinator – Full Job Description

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in Preservation New Jersey’s mission and relevant experience to info@preservationnj.org by June 15, 2026.