Now Hiring: Executive Director

Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) seeks a full-time Executive Director. This person will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the organization and for ensuring that PBN has the talent and resources to achieve its mission, vision, and commitment to the community. The Executive Director will work in partnership with the Board of Directors and provide the leadership for the implementation of PBN’s strategic plan, provide oversite of the organization’s fundraising and marketing efforts, serve as PBN’s primary spokesperson, and advocate for policies that promote equity, inclusion, accessibility and justice. This position is located in Buffalo, NY.

Qualifications
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of senior management-level experience or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of senior management-level experience; supervisory experience; strong financial management skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting; strong project management skills; hands-on experience working with a Board of Directors; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and fund development expertise. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with diverse people and communities. A technical background in preservation is desirable.

Compensation
The salary for this position will be in the $95,000 range. PBN has generous time-off policies and a flexible work schedule. The anticipated start date is April 2023.

To Apply
Please send a letter of interest and resume to jobs@pbnsaves.org by January 5, 2023.

About Us
Preservation Buffalo Niagara is a non-profit advocacy organization that identifies, protects, and promotes the unique architecture and historic legacy of Western New York, while connecting people to the places they love. We serve WNY with a particular emphasis on Erie and Niagara counties. PBN is working hard to challenge existing preservation paradigms and create more diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible communities.

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Modern WNY 2022

ModernWNY 2022 Events

Ongoing self-guided tours

PBN’s annual Drive Yourself MODern is a 14-stop self-guided driving tour that highlights some of the many fine examples of modern-era architecture throughout Western New York, featuring a different set of sites each year. From Minoru Yamasaki’s One M&T Plaza in Buffalo to Sebastian Tauriello’s Archbishop Walsh High School in Olean, experience a vast range of delightfully modern architecture. Don’t hesitate. Get your travelogue here and let PBN take the wheel. Click here to get your copy!

Originally marketed as the “new Delaware Avenue,” LeBrun Road attracted many wealthy Buffalonians during the first era of suburban development in the Town of Amherst. While earlier waves of development focused on “traditional” architectural styles, the post-WWII homes of LeBrun were decidedly more modern. The Rambling Ranches of LeBrun walking tour guides you on a 2.5-mile stroll exploring the palatial Ranch-type estates along the serpentine path of LeBrun Road. Put on your walking shoes and get to steppin’. Click here to get your copy!

In-person & virtual events

Pushing Boundaries in Modern Historic Preservation | Monday September 12th @ 6pm | Virtual Lecture

Twenty-five years after its founding, Docomomo US is pushing boundaries to preserve modern architecture, landscapes, and design through principled advocacy, collaboration, and celebration. Join Executive Director Liz Waytkus to learn more about their work nationally and internationally, and to learn more about some of the landmarks from across the country (and even right here in Buffalo) which are included in their 11 most threatened modern sites list. Click here to register!

The History and Future of the Great Northern Grain Elevator  | Wednesday September 14th @ 6pm | Virtual Lecture

During the windstorm on December 11, 2021, Buffalo’s Great Northern Grain Elevator sustained significant damage to its north wall. In response to the damage, its owner, Archer Daniels Midland, has rushed to raze the landmark and erase its history. But what is its history? And, perhaps more importantly, how has it influenced the present? Hear from Gregory Delaney, professor in the University at Buffalo’s Architecture department, about the history of the Great Northern Grain Elevator (believed to be the only surviving example of a “brick box” elevator) and learn how Buffalo’s grain elevators influenced the likes of Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe in spurring the development of the modernist movement. Click here to register!

Artifacts of the Future: Design in the Space Age, 1957-1972 | Thursday September 15th @ 6pm | Virtual Lecture

Bridging the Atomic Age and the Information Age, the Space Age stands out as a revolutionary period of design history when science fiction became reality and designers made reality of imagination. In this lecture join Space Age design expert Martin McGee as he explores the myriad of prescient products that reflected the technology and materials driving the race to space, and how WNY-based Bell Aerospace’s “Bell Rocket Belt” was one of the most iconic symbols of the audacious time. Click here to register!

Modern Niagara Falls | Saturday September 17th @ 11am | In-person walking tour

While the long historical heritage of Niagara Falls cannot be denied, the city gained many examples of modern architecture during its period of urban renewal, including buildings like the Carborundum Office Complex and the former Native American Center for the Living Arts. On September 17, join PBN’s Director of Preservation Services Christiana Limniatis to explore modern design in downtown Niagara Falls. Click here to register!

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JESSIE FISHER TO DEPART PBN IN DECEMBER

Preservation Buffalo Niagara wishes our Executive Director Jessie Fisher well as she prepares to step down as PBN’s Executive Director to take on the Executive Director role at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House.

“Jessie has built a strong team at PBN over the last six years,” said Margie Pawloski, Chair of the PBN Board of Trustees. “We are confident that there will be no disruptions in programming or services while we conduct a search for our next Executive Director. We look forward to continuing our important work, which underscores how important preservation is in building a stronger, more equitable, more sustainable Western New York.”

In the coming days, PBN will issue more information on the timeline for putting new leadership in place. In the meantime, you can support her 6-year legacy by donating to our annual appeal, and continue to access all of our services by following us on social media or by going to our website www.preservationbuffaloniagara.org.

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East Side Commercial Building Stabilization Funding Applications due December 2, 2022

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In Autumn 2022, Preservation Buffalo Niagara is proud to partner with Empire State Development (ESD) to offer another round of funding through our East Side Commercial Building Stabilization Fund.

Click here to learn more about the East Side Commercial Building Stabilization Fund.

Applications for the current round of funding through the East Side Commercial Building Stabilization Fund are due by 5:00PM on Friday, December 2, 2022. Click the picture below or visit https://bit.ly/2022App_ESCBSF to review and submit an application.

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