UVM Historic Preservation Internship Listings

Outdated Historic Preservation Internship Listings (for reference purposes only)

For UVM HP students: UVM Historic Preservation Program Internship Guidelines
(See also listings in Internship binder in Wheeler House)

Other resources: UVM Historic Preservation Job Board, Preservenet employment and internship opportunities , Student Conservation Association

Please only contact posting organizations directly for any further information. These internships are not sponsored or affiliated with the University of Vermont Historic Preservation Program. Outdated listings are left posted for reference purposes only. Organizations that wish to have professional preservation internships posted here may send notices by e-mail to Historic.Preservation@uvm.edu

Hatcher Pass is high above the treeline in the Talkeetna Mountains and about 60 miles north of Anchorage. This is gold country, with several mines still in operation and much evidence of past mining activities. Nestled in an alpine bowl at 3,500' elevation, Independence Mine's historic buildings date from Alaska's gold mining era. From 1936-1942 Independence Mine employed 204 men that worked and lived at the camp. Eight of the original buildings are partially restored for public tours and illustrate the history of prospecting and hard]rock mining in Alaska. The park visitor center now occupies the old manager's house, built in the 1930s. Visitors to the park can enjoy a historic walking tour and beautiful alpine scenery.

Main Tasks: The interpreters will provide guided one hour tours of the historical park and surrounding two to three times per day. Tours will focus on the historic buildings, but may also include the alpine tundra and the geology of the area. Interpreters will also share duties in the visitor center store operating the cash register, answering questions, and restocking inventory

Required Skills: The ability to work effectively with diverse staff and public and be a team player; The ability and desire to be a public speaker; Ability to walk and stand for the entire shift; An interest in history and or mining; Experience or the willingness to learn cash register operations.

Desired Skills: Ability to work closely with other people; Possess flexibility, open-mindedness, organization skills, and enthusiasm; Willingness to step in when needed and the ability to be self motivated to learn as much as possible about the area.

Internship: Will be happy to assist volunteer internship requirements and paperwork. Ample opportunities for thesis and other projects such as PastPerfect, grant writing, interpretative and education planning, historical preservation work, researching, documenting, and archiving.

Allowance/Housing: Small subsistence payment, space for two RV’s, others will be housed in historic buildings.

For more information or send an application to: Park Specialist Trish Herrmann

Main Tasks: As the facility is off the grid, this person is responsible for operating the diesel powered generator and performing basic maintenance on many operating systems including the water and heating systems. This person will perform maintenance duties on the buildings and grounds such as repairing doors and windows, painting buildings and picnic tables, repairing railings and foot bridges. This person will also provide local and historic information to the many visitors to the park on a daily basis.

Special Projects: May construct interpretive displays; small building stabilization projects; window and door repair throughout the historical park

Required Skills: A background in carpentry and safe use of hand and power tools is necessary along with prior use and maintenance of diesel powered generator systems. The ability to walk and stand for long periods of time as well carry and lift loads of 75-100 pounds is needed.

Allowance/Housing: Small subsistence payment, space for two RV’s, others will be housed in historic buildings.

For more information or send an application to: Park Specialist Trish Herrmann

The Historic Preservation Commission of the Township of Princeton, New Jersey is
interested in securing the services of a qualified in-house intern. This intern would be
working on an architectural survey of approximately 1200 properties. The survey is
currently on an Access database in the form required by the New Jersey SHPO.
Information is needed to be verified, changed or added to. Digital photographs may be
needed for updating or corrections. Research will be required.
We see this survey as a useful tool if corrected and combined with the work of two past
surveys for the Princeton community. We also have documentation over the last 20
years which consists of studies of properties in our files which we would want to
reference.
The Township of Princeton can be flexible in this internship. We are interested in finding
the right person for this task. We can discuss length of time for the project and whether it
is eligible for college credit or not.
Please email curriculum vitae to
Anne Criscitiello, Secretary, Princeton Township Historic Preservation Commission at
acriscit@princeton-township.nj.us.

SAC internships
Architectural Historian/Technician Intern
National Park Service, Northeast Regional Office
Pennsylvania/Virginia
Position ID 5307
Dates: June, 2007-October, 2007

The National Park Service’s Northeast Region is comprised of the country’s northeastern thirteen states, and includes more than 70 national park units, possessing a wide range of historical significance and cultural resources. The Historic Architecture Program is responsible for planning issues related to all historic structures throughout the Northeast Region, including research, inventory, planning, and compliance, and for providing technical assistance to parks and their historic properties. While home base will be an office environment in Philadelphia, interns will be traveling to several national park sites with a variety of settings, but which will primarily be located in Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Update the National Park Service’s List of Classified Structures (LCS) inventory database; assist with preparing and updating inventory reports for the LCS, which includes extracting National Register documentation, baseline archival research, documenting existing conditions, and photodocumentation of historic structures.

Required: US citizenship; valid driver's license; good communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of basic historic preservation principles and the National Register process.

Desired: Currently enrolled in academic coursework toward a degree in historic preservation; architectural measuring experience.

You will receive a monthly housing allowance in addition to a bi-weekly living allowance.

Please send cover letter and resume to: admissions@thesca.org or apply online at www.theSCA.org

Stratford
Internship Opportunities for Summer 2007

Stratford is pleased to offer paid residential internships for the summer of 2007. Three positions are available and carry a generous stipend and free on-site housing. Successful applicants will be able to choose from a number of interesting and engaging projects in the fields of collections, preservation and education. All of these positions require a full time 10 week commitment from June – August 2007.

Interns will be able to select from a variety of projects including:
-         curriculum-based museum tours
-         interpreter training materials
-         collections inventory, rehousing, and numbering
-         primary and secondary source research on topics related to Stratford’s occupants, historic structures and landscape.
-         marketing materials and programs

Graduate Internships
Two positions are available for graduate students currently enrolled in a MA or PhD programs in American History, American Studies or related field and with an interest in material culture, public history, museum education or museum management. Graduate internships carry a $2,000 stipend and free on-site housing.

Undergraduate Internship
One undergraduate internship is available for students enrolled in a BA or BS program majoring in American History or a related field and with an expressed interest in pursuing either further study at the graduate level in American History or related field or a career in museums. The undergraduate internship carries a $1,000 stipend and includes free on-site housing.

About Stratford

Stratford is located in Westmoreland County, Virginia on the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia. Westmoreland County is a 45 minute drive from Fredericksburg, two hours from Washington DC and 90 minutes from Richmond. Stratford is set on 1,900 acres with 2.5 miles of Potomac River waterfront.

The National Historic Landmark Stratford Great House and related buildings were constructed in 1738 and are among a handful of exceptionally intact survivals from colonial Virginia. In addition to the Great House, Stratford also features an operating reconstructed 18th century gristmill and extensive gardens. Stratford was the home of the Lee family, which includes two signers of the Declaration of Independence. It was also the home of “Light Horse” Harry Lee and birthplace of Robert E. Lee.

The landscape is primarily hardwood forests and pastures but also includes two gardens and extensive maintained grounds. Stratford also has a Dining Room which offers lunch daily, two guest houses and over 30 rustic cabins that were built to house Stratford’s board members during the twice annual meetings. Intern housing will be in these log cabins.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a personal letter of no more than 500 words stating reasons for wanting to be an intern at Stratford including their goals for the internship and dates available for work.

Also please attach the following:

1 Resume
2 Two letters of recommendation that answer the following questions:
-How long has the author known the prospective intern and in what capacity?
-Identify the candidate's strengths and weaknesses in regards to the position requested.
-What qualities does the candidate offer the organization?
3. Copy of college transcripts

Applications should be received by April 23 and mailed to:

Stratford Internships
483 Great House Road
Stratford, VA 22558

Deadline: Position will be filled as soon as possible.

The Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington needs a self-motivated intern for the summer of 2007. We are seeking a graduate or undergraduate student. If funds are secured, this internship may lead to employment.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills while learning from others. You will work closely with a battalion of volunteers well versed in the life and times of Ethan Allen and fully knowledgeable to lead tours of the restored 18th century farmhouse of Ethan and Fanny Allen. By the end of the internship you will have acquired a greater understanding and appreciation of how to protect, operate and advocate for a treasured historic resource. You will also have an intimate knowledge of Ethan Allen, a strong, colorful, and often charismatic personage whose impact on Vermont of independence and self-sufficiency still sets an example today.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a self-starter and problem solver, who works well alone or with people of all ages. Must have strong verbal communication skills, diplomacy and organizational capability and be a highly motivated person who is flexible and able to handle multiple tasks.

Benefits: This internship will be for higher education credit only, to be arranged by the intern. Although there is no stipend, this position may lead to employment for the right person. With further funding, the position will likely be part-time to start with the opportunity to increase to full-time provided sufficient additional funds can be obtained from known sources.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain grassroots-level experience in management of a historic site of state-wide significance. The internship will provide you with valuable workplace skills such as grant writing. The position will also provide you with a high quality learning experience that fulfills your educational needs and interests as well as the Homestead’s in its mission to provide public programs in the Allen House.

Intern Responsibilities:

·       Learn all aspects of the Allen House tours and educational programs.
·       Day to day operations of the site including scheduling tours, answering phone and email inquiries.
·       Conduct tours of the Allen House after receiving training.
·       Coordinate volunteers in the implementation of the summer’s public programs including group tours of the historic Allen House as well as history games and activities for visiting summer camp children.

·       Develop a self-guided brochure which interprets the exterior of the Allen House and the surrounding landscape.
·        Prepare website and press release information
·        Work with others to draft an application for nation-wide recognition of the Homestead by the National Historic Registry.

The site is not accessible by public transportation. A car or ability to bike is needed.

Ethan Allen Homestead Intern Search
c/o Winooski Valley Park District
Ethan Allen Homestead
Burlington VT 05408
info@wvpd.org

SOUTH DAKOTA INTERN PROGRAM – SUMMER 2007

POSITION TITLE: Historic Preservation Intern

LOCATION: Department of Tourism and State Development
Pierre

SUPERVISOR: Stephen Rogers

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position will involve a wide range of historic preservation experiences. Intern will assist in preparing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, update and research survey material, plan and/or conduct survey(s), work with certified local government special projects, and handle other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be a full time student at a college or university. Preference will be given to those with junior standing or above by the end of the Spring 2007 semester, or who are currently enrolled at a vocational-technical school and have completed one year (nine months) by the start of the internship. History, research, historic preservation theory, and practices are all coursework desired.

APPLICATIONS: Intern Applications are available from college/school placement offices, South Dakota Career Centers, or from the Intern Coordinator at the Bureau of Personnel. You may download one in Word or Adobe Acrobat or you may Submit One Online. A resume is required with the completed application form.

GENERAL STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA INTERN APPLICATION INFORMATION:

State of South Dakota
INTERN PROGRAM
Summer 2007

DEADLINES: Please pay special attention to the deadlines, as some departments are different than the application deadline of Thursday, February 1, 2007. Applications received after this date may or may not be considered.

APPLICATIONS: Intern Applications are available from college/school placement offices, South Dakota Career Centers, or from the Intern Coordinator at the Bureau of Personnel. You may download one in Word or Adobe Acrobat or you may Submit One Online from the website at http://www.state.sd.us/bop/Jobs/Intern/HowToApply.htm. A resume is required with the completed application form.

PLEASE NOTE: The Intern Application is one page and is different from the regular State Employment Application and the Seasonal Application. All intern applications should be sent to the Bureau of Personnel.

INTERN PROGRAM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – Applicants for intern Program positions must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for the program: 1) At the time an application is completed and submitted, the applicant must be a full-time student and must currently be enrolled at a college, university, or vocational-technical school. 2) By the time the internship is to start, applicants must have completed their entire freshman year at their college or university (be classified as a sophomore) or have completed not less than one year of study at their vocational-technical school. Some positions have additional requirements that are above and beyond the program’s minimum requirements.

The National Park Service, in partnership with the National Council for
Preservation Education, is announcing their historic preservation
internships for Summer 2007. The program is designed to allow students in
historic preservation programs and allied disciplines to gain an awareness
of National Park Service cultural resource management activities and to
provide an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the field of
historic preservation. A variety of positions in preservation and related
fields are being offered at the National Park Service and partnering
agencies.

The information is available on the Web site of the National Park
Service at www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/hpit_p.htm and the National Council at
www.preservenet.cornell.edu/employ.html . A downloadable application will
be available from each site as well. The deadline for applications is
February 16, 2007.

Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to preservation and
education. NRF operates three museum sites on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island - the Whitehorne Museum in
downtown Newport, Prescott Farm in Middletown, and Rough Point, the Doris Duke mansion on Bellevue Avenue
- and maintains 72 restored houses from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as rental properties. For
more information about these sites, our programs, and collections go to: www.newportrestoration.org .

To provide a high quality learning experience, that jointly fulfills the educational needs and interests of the
intern as well as the requirements and goals of NRF. To support the activities of the Foundation, in particular
the Education and Public Programs Department, in achieving the institution’s mission through public programs,
interpretive planning, and other initiatives relating to NRF’s collection of artifacts, buildings and landscapes.

The intern will work directly with the Director of Education and Public Programs and other staff on a variety of
projects in a position of responsibility, and carry out an individual major project of importance to the museum.
The internship will expand the intern’s knowledge of professional museum functions; build on the intern’s skills,
experience and interests; and advance the institution’s interpretive plans and educational offerings.

• Assist the Director of Education and Public Programs in departmental initiatives and activities.
• Assist with the development & implementation of some of this season’s public programs. Examples include:
group tours and workshops at Prescott Farm; a series of D.I.Y. preservation workshops designed for historic
homeowners; lectures and workshops associated with this year’s exhibit The Look! Doris Duke’s Day &
Evening Wear (20th-cent. designer fashion); garden to table programs; special tours of our historic buildings.
• This position may include minor, short-term research projects for programs under development.
• Conduct colonial history walking tours in Newport weekly, and of Prescott Farm occasionally, after receiving
intensive training.
• Complete an individual project, tailored to the student’s interest and NRF’s goals, in the areas of historical
research, development & implementation of an educational program, and/or interpretive planning.
Possibilities include: intensively research one or a group of NRF’s 18th-century houses; research on an aspect
of Newport’s history; create interpretive materials and programs for NRF’s period gardens and landscapes;
assist with the development of an interpretive plan for Prescott Farm, which includes additional research on
the site’s buildings and contextual history; create a program using the education department’s collection of
various 18th through 20th century rural objects; develop a special thematic tour of an aspect of our art and
decorative arts collection (e.g. portrait paintings or sexuality and early American furniture); OR, assist in
developing a new walking tour.

Compensation will be $10/hour, 40 hour week, for 10 weeks. In addition, housing will be provided, in one of
NRF’s restored 18th-century houses, possibly shared with one other intern. Scheduling for the internship will be
arranged with the Director of Education and Public Programs: start & end dates are flexible; weekend work hours
may be required on occasion. Intern must have a vehicle.

NRF is an equal opportunity employer, minority applicants welcome. Send a résumé, three letters of reference
and a letter of interest to Lisa Dady, Director of Education and Public Programs, at the above address. Phone or
e-mail inquiries accepted: 401/324-6090; lisa@newportrestoration.org. Closing date 20 February 2006.

Maine Preservation is the statewide nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation of Maine's irreplaceable architectural heritage. We seek a self-motivated summer intern currently enrolled in a historic preservation graduate program to assist our Executive Director and Preservation Outreach Committee with the 12th annual Most Endangered Historic Properties Program.

This highly rewarding and guaranteed memorable nine-week internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills while learning how preservation really works – up close and personal. You will work closely with preservation professionals and property owners. You will acquire a greater understanding and appreciation for the public and private sector roles in protecting, preserving and advocating for threatened historic resources.

In addition to five weeks with Maine Preservation, we are offering a bonus hands-on opportunity - four weeks of direct experience with Les Fossel, Trustee and owner of Restoration Resources, a premier building conservation firm in Alna, Maine.

Dates of Internship: May 29 to July 31, 2007 (nine weeks) - approximately 360 hours

Stipend and Housing: Compensation is provided at an hourly rate by Restoration Resources (based upon experience) while on the job. Complimentary housing is included in a charming, 18th century farmhouse. Maine Preservation provides no stipend; however, housing in a historic setting is included as are some meals and “insiders tours.”

Intern Responsibilities with Maine Preservation will include:

· Site visits to newly nominated properties
· Research of status of previously listed properties
· Preparation of press releases and website information
· Preparation or promotional articles, including photos and captions, for summer issue of Maine Preservation News and other magazines/press/media
· Preparation of display materials, photographs, graphics and photo captions
· Participation and help at press conference

Intern Responsibilities with Restoration Resources will be determined.

Please email your letter of interest, resume and a brief preservation-related writing sample (Word attachments only) by March 30, 2007 to Roxanne Eflin, Executive Director, maineprs@gwi.net.

Deadline: March 30, 2007

For more information and to view photos of Most Endangered alumni properties,
visit www.mainepreservation.org.

The Citywide Monuments Conservation Program and New York City Parks & Recreation, seekqualified candidates for the Summer 2007 Field Season (Monday, June 4 through Friday, August 17).

The Citywide Monuments Conservation Program conserves and maintains public works of art throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Program participants will gain knowledge of the breadth of the public sculpture collection, its history and conservation needs. The interns will carry out conservation and maintenance treatments on public sculptures and monuments under the direction of experienced monuments conservators. Students will receive training in photo-documentation, condition assessments and report preparation in addition to conservation treatment procedures. Participants will gain experience in corrosion removal, cleaning and patining bronze as well as stone cleaning, masonry repair and graffiti removal. These are full-time, paid internships requiring a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn outdoor sculpture conservation with experienced staff in an award-winning program in New York City. The season will include bi-weekly educational visits (which may include a bronze foundry, granite quarry, and museum conservation lab) in addition to the daily hands-on work. More than 65 students have successfully participated during the last 10 years.

Students currently enrolled in college and graduate programs in objects conservation, historic preservation or sculpture are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to work outdoors and not fear heights, as projects often require work on scaffolding. A valid New York State driver’s license is a plus.

PROJECTS COORDINATOR INTERN

Summer 2007

The Citywide Monuments Conservation Program and New York City Parks & Recreation, Art & Antiquities Department, seeks an office intern to coordinate monuments conservation and maintenance projects during the 2007 summer season. This is 40 hour a week paid position, Monday through Friday beginning Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, August 24. The possibility to continue the position one-day per week through December is open.

The monuments projects coordinator will serve as a liaison between central office administration and outdoor field operations, archiving current projects and assisting the scheduling and timekeeping of fellow interns. Responsibilities include a wide range of administrative duties, research duties and bookkeeping. In addition the projects coordinator will lend administrative support to the Monuments Coordinator and to the Director of Arts & Antiquities.

Candidates should have excellent administrative skills, writing and research ability; should be well organized, yet flexible and able to manage multiple tasks. Knowledge of sculpture conservation and/or historic preservation is preferable. This position may be applied toward college credit.

The Arsenal, Central Park

Attention: Citywide Monuments Conservation Program

2007 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ARCHITECTS · LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS · HISTORIANS · ENGINEERS

SUMMER JOBS WITH HABS/HAER/HALS
The Heritage Documentation Programs (Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey), a division of the National Park Service, seeks applications from qualified individuals for summer employment documenting historic sites and structures of architectural, landscape and technological significance throughout the country. Duties involve on-site field work and preparation of measured and interpretive drawings and written historical reports for the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Projects last twelve weeks, beginning in May/June. Salaries range from approximately $6,000 to approximately $11,000
for the summer, depending on job responsibility, locality of the project, and level of experience.

Application forms and detailed information can be found on our web site:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hdp/jobs/summer.htm

View examples of HDP documentation on the Library of Congress web site:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html

SALLY KRESS TOMPKINS FELLOWSHIP
The SKT Fellowship, a joint program of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) and the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), permits an architectural historian to conduct
research on a 12-week HABS project during the summer of 2007. The award consists of a $10,000 stipend.

For details, visit: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hdp/jobs/tompkins.htm or contact Virginia B. Price at <NPS_HABS@nps.gov> or (202) 354-2180.

HAER MARITIME FELLOWSHIP
The Maritime Documentation Fellowship, sponsored by the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and the Council of American Maritime Museums
(CAMM), permits a student of architecture, engineering or history, interested in maritime preservation, to work as a summer fellow on a HAER maritime documentation project in conjunction with the HABS/HAER/HALS Summer Program. The selected recipient will receive a stipend of $5,400 and will work with a HAER team for 12 weeks during the summer.

For details, visit: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hdp/jobs/maritime.htm or contact Todd Croteau at <NPS_HAER@nps.gov> or (202) 354-2167.

For additional information regarding any of the Heritage Documentation Programs Summer 2007 Employment Opportunities, please contact:

Judy Davis
Summer Program Administrator
Heritage Documentation Programs Division
National Park Service (2270)
1201 Eye Street, NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 354-2135
Email: HDP_Summer_Program_Admin@nps.gov

Sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Council for Preservation Education

The California State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is seeking graduate students for its internship program. The program will provide students with valuable workplace skills and career insights for students interested in the field of historic preservation.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Environmental Planning Division, in Washington, DC, seeks an intern to work on a research project in historic preservation during the summer of 2006. The position is available from mid-May through August. The successful candidate will gain practical knowledge and working experience dealing with Section 106 and tribal consultation issues. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in history or a related field. The internship may be used for class credit, such as an independent study, and a stipend may be available.

Persons interested in the position should send via fax, email, or regular mail a resume, statement of interest, three references, and transcripts to: David Blick, fax 202.708.3363, email David_Blick@hud.gov, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, Room 7248, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410. The position will remain open until filled.

To insure full consideration for the opening, applications should reach HUD by April 28, 2006.

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
SUMMER INTERNSHIP—ARCHITECTURAL FIELD SURVEYORS

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana has full-time summer internship opportunities for field surveyors in Crawford and Washington counties for a period of 12-16 weeks beginning in May 2006.
QUALIFICATIONS
Surveyors should have a working knowledge of 19th and 20th century architectural styles, with an emphasis on vernacular building types. Familiarity with different types of farm buildings and bridges is also important. The surveyor must have a reliable vehicle and may be required to have their own 35mm SLR camera with 50mm and/or zoom lenses. Photography experience is helpful. Graduate students in historic preservation or a related field preferred.
PAY
The survey project begins officially on May 1, 2006 and is expected to end in August. Dates are somewhat flexible, but surveyors are expected to complete the project before returning to school or another job. Surveyors are paid an hourly rate of $9.50, and are reimbursed for mileage at $.34 per mile within the surveyed counties. Film and processing are supplied. Surveyors are responsible for their own food and lodging, though assistance in finding housing is available.
JOB DESCRIPTION
After an initial 3-day training period, surveyors will begin work in the field. They must complete an Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory form (including photographs) for each eligible property or historic district. Surveyors are expected to use all the sources at their disposal to identify and describe properties, including Sanborn maps (if available), plat maps, and local historians/residents. Surveyors write brief histories of each township, district, or area of scattered sites surveyed. Surveyors must also keep accurate USGS maps of the areas surveyed and make sketch maps if necessary. Surveyors use hand-held GPS receivers to determine UTM grid coordinates.
CONTACT
Please send letter of interest and resume by April 1, 2006 to:
Shannon Hill, Survey Coordinator
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
340 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
800-450-4534
Fax: 317-639-6734
E-mail: survey@historiclandmarks.org
Website: www.historiclandmarks.org

Project:Saving Places 2007: Planning, Growth and Preservation. Work with statewide historic preservation organization in Denver, Colorado, on program planning and fundraising for annual historic preservation conference. Tasks include working with Conference Coordinator, Development Officer and Conference Committee to solicit, research, expand and review session proposals; confirm speakers; research representative images for program; draft session summaries; set-up speaker and contact database; and assist in conference fundraising through letters and phone solicitation.

Time Frame: The project will require 9 to10 weeks to complete. You may select the 9 to10 week period between May 15th and August 31st which best fits your summer schedule.

Qualifications: We are seeking a historic preservation graduate student. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational capability. Candidates should demonstrate willingness to assist in fundraising and have a strong knowledge of current preservation trends and issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel expected.

Benefits: Stipend of $4,000. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to work with a statewide preservation organization. Intern will gain experience in research and fundraising, learn about current issues and projects and make valuable contacts in the preservation community.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the intern. However, Colorado Preservation, Inc. will assist with locating suitable accommodations.

Application: Send a cover letter stating your qualifications and resume postmarked by March 3, 2006 Mail, Fax or E-Mail to Colorado Preservation, Inc., 333 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 300,

About Colorado Preservation, Inc (CPI): CPI was founded through a grassroots effort in 1984 as Colorado’s only private, nonprofit, statewide historic preservation organization. CPI provides assistance to Colorado communities through a statewide network of information, education, training, expertise and advocacy. CPI produces Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List and assists listed properties, presents the Saving Places Conference, hosts the Dana Crawford Awards Dinner recognizing excellence in historic preservation, coordinates “On the Road” heritage tours, maintains an active presence in the state legislature, conducts surveys of historic resources, participates in the rehabilitation of historic properties, publishes The Colorado Preservationist and serves as a catalyst and source of information through its resource center.

About Saving Places Conference: Saving Places 2007: Planning, Growth and Preservation, to be held in February 2007, will be the tenth annual preservation conference presented by CPI. Saving Places 2006 was distinguished as the largest statewide preservation conference in the nation with attendance exceeding 1,000. The conference offered 30 educational sessions, 6 general sessions, workshops and tours with over 160 presenters. The 2006 conference program can be viewed online at www.coloradopreservation.org.

Additional Information: Contact Mark Rodman, Executive Director, or Ann Pritzlaff, Conference Coordinator, at 303 893-4260 or mrodman@coloradopreservation.org.

Project: New Deal Survey on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. Assist statewide historic preservation organization with thematic survey. Project includes searching primary sources from the Great Depression (mainly local newspapers and microfilmed government records) for information on individual New Deal structures, working on a New Deal Survey website, and assisting with the completion of survey forms and National Register Nominations.

Time Frame: The project will require 9 to 10 weeks to complete. You may select the 9 to 10 week period between May 15th and August 31st which best fits your summer schedule.

Qualifications: We are seeking a public history/ historic preservation graduate student. A successful candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience with archival research and primary source materials is required, and an interest in the New Deal is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel a plus. Prefer experience with architectural surveys and the National Register of Historic Places.

Benefits: Stipend of $4,000. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to work with a statewide preservation organization on a large-scale thematic survey and gain knowledge of New Deals Programs in American West.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the intern. However, Colorado Preservation, Inc. will assist with locating suitable accommodations.

Application: Send a cover letter stating your qualifications and resume postmarked by March 3, 2006. Mail, Fax or E-Mail to Colorado Preservation, Inc., 333 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 300,

About the New Deal Survey on the Eastern Plains: Although all of Colorado was affected by the dire economic conditions of the Great Depression, the agricultural-based economy of the eastern portion of the state was especially hard hit due to the drought conditions that led to the Dust Bowl. New Deal agencies active in Eastern Colorado include the PWA, WPA, CWA, and CCC. CPI has completed a National Register Multi-Property Submission and is currently surveying all of Colorado’s counties on the eastern plains for historic New Deal properties.

Additional Information: Contact Mark Rodman, Executive Director, or Abbey Christman, Survey Coordinator, at 303-893-4260 or mrodman@coloradopreservation.org.

Project: Since 1998, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) has produced the annual Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List. CPI provides assistance to “save” these sites. Work will include travel to sites, correspondence with project partners, assistance in preservation projects, preparation of reports, and presentation of recommendations to our Endangered Places Program committee.

Time Frame: The project will require 9 to 10 weeks to complete. You may select the 9 to 10 week period between May 15th and August 31st which best fits your summer schedule.

Qualifications: We are seeking a historic preservation graduate student. Successful candidate must be a self-starting problem solver who works well with people at all levels with minimal supervision. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, customer service, diplomacy and organizational capability. Proficiency in photography, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint expected. Prefer experience with project management.

Benefits: Stipend of $4,000. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to work with a statewide preservation organization. Intern will gain experience in project management and grassroots-level preservation while expanding their knowledge of events that shaped the American West.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the intern. However, Colorado Preservation, Inc. will assist with locating suitable accommodations.

Application: Send a cover letter stating your qualifications and resume postmarked by March 3, 2006. Mail, Fax or E-Mail to Colorado Preservation, Inc., 333 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 300,

About the Endangered Places Program: The Endangered Places Program was established in 1997 to identify and save Colorado’s threatened historic places. Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List was identifies, raises awareness and provides assistance to save these sites. Sixty sites have been designated since the first list was produced in 1998. For more information on these properties, visit www.coloradopreservation.org.

Additional Information: Contact Mark Rodman, Executive Director, or Patricia Holcomb, Technical Advisor, at 303 893-4260 or mrodman@coloradopreservation.org.

Deadline: March 31, 2006

Maine Preservation is the statewide nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation of Maine's irreplaceable architectural heritage. We seek two self-motivated summer interns currently enrolled in a historic preservation graduate program to assist our Executive Director and Preservation Outreach Committee with the 11th annual Most Endangered Historic Properties Program.

This highly rewarding and guaranteed memorable nine-week internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills while learning how preservation really works – up close and personal. You will work closely with preservation professionals and property owners. You will acquire a greater understanding and appreciation for the public and private sector roles in protecting, preserving and advocating for threatened historic resources.

In addition to five weeks with Maine Preservation, we are offering a bonus hands-on opportunity - four weeks of direct experience with Les Fossel, Trustee and owner of Restoration Resources, one of Maine's premier building conservation firms.

Dates of Internship: June 1 to August 3, 2006 (nine weeks) - approximately 360 hours

Stipend and Housing: Compensation is provided at an hourly rate by Restoration Resources (based upon experience) while on the job. Complimentary housing is included in a charming, 18th century farmhouse. Maine Preservation provides no stipend; however, housing in a historic setting is included as are some meals, entertainment, and “insiders tours.”

Intern Responsibilities with Maine Preservation will include:

·        Site visits to newly nominated properties
·        Research of status of previously listed properties
·        Preparation of press releases and website information
·        Preparation or promotional articles, including photos and captions, for summer issue of Maine Preservation News and other magazines/press/media
·        Preparation of display materials, photographs, graphics and photo captions
·        Participation and help at press conference

Intern Responsibilities with Restoration Resources will be determined.

Please email your letter of interest, resume and a brief preservation-related writing sample (Word attachments only) by March 31, 2006 to Roxanne Eflin, Executive Director.

For more information and to view photos of Most Endangered alumni properties,
visit www.mainepreservation.org.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded non-profit organization chartered by Congress in 1949 and dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable. The National Trust provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. The Northeast Office, located in Boston, delivers the programs and services of the National Trust to ten states (CT, DE, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT) and works on issues of regional concern.

The Northeast Office seeks a graduate student intern from May through August to work on a variety of projects. Projects will be selected to a) help accomplish the Trust’s goals and objectives and b) provide the student with solid learning and skill development experience in preservation technical assistance and projects.

1. Conduct research to identify and evaluate the role of preservation in recent key waterfront development projects in the region. Collect and prepare case studies and identify successful models, partnerships and incentives, as well as pitfalls, for successful waterfront revitalization using preservation as a key factor. Intern will produce a white paper examining the issues, opportunities and threats as well as prepare a one-page summary for publication in the Northeast Office’s monthly newsletter.

2. Research and compile an annotated list of preservation-related programs, fellowships, and the like, both domestic and international, which afford preservation professionals with opportunities for advanced study and/or travel to broaden their knowledge, perspectives and understandings of preservation issues and practices.

3. Assist in the organization of the National Trust’s preservation grant programs by creating a system for storing project photos in a database, and scanning them in.

4. Research and compile information to assist constituents in their efforts to preserve the diverse historic places in their communities. Work with the Preservation Resources Assistance Team (PRAT) to provide timely, accurate and helpful responses to inquiries for assistance.

6. Opportunities for additional projects exist depending on interest and skills.

The successful applicant should be enrolled in a graduate level Historic Preservation Program and have a basic knowledge of the structure of the preservation movement and of preservation values, tools and techniques. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and highly motivated person who can work independently. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communications abilities, with particular emphasis on writing excellence. Candidate must have excellent research and computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Please send resume and cover letter to Brent Leggs, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Northeast Office, 7 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109 or Brent_Leggs@nthp.org.

The Heritage Documentation Programs (Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey), a division of the National Park Service, seeks applications from qualified individuals for summer employment documenting historic sites and structures of architectural, landscape and technological significance throughout the country. Duties involve on-site field work and preparation of measured and interpretive drawings and written historical reports for the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Projects last twelve weeks, beginning in May/June. Salaries range from approximately $5,800 to approximately $10,700 for the summer, depending on job responsibility, locality of the project, and level of experience.

Application forms and detailed information can be found on our web site: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hdp/jobs

View examples of HDP documentation on the Library of Congress web site: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html

SALLY KRESS TOMPKINS FELLOWSHIP The SKT Fellowship, a joint program of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) and the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), permits an architectural historian to conduct research on a 12-week HABS project during the summer of 2006. The award consists of a $10,000 stipend.

For details, visit: http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer/joco/sktf.htm or contact James A. Jacobs at <james_jacobs@nps.gov> or (202) 354-2184.

SALLY KRESS TOMPKINS MARITIME DOCUMENTATION INTERNSHIP The SKT Maritime Documentation Internship is sponsored by the Council of American Maritime Museums and permits a student of architecture or history, interested in maritime preservation, to work as a summer intern on a HAER maritime documentation project. The award consists of a $5,400 stipend.

For details, visit: http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer/joco/kress.htm or contact Todd Croteau at <todd_croteau@nps.gov> or (202) 354-2167.

For additional information regarding any of the Heritage Documentation Programs Summer 2006 Employment Opportunities, please contact:

Judy Davis Summer Program Administrator Heritage Documentation Programs Division National Park Service (2270) 1201 Eye Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 354-2135 Fax: (202) 371-6473 Email: judy_davis@nps.gov

Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to preservation and education. NRF operates three museum sites on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island: the Whitehorne Museum in downtown Newport, Prescott Farm in Middletown, and Rough Point, the Doris Duke mansion on Bellevue Avenue, and maintains 72 restored houses from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as rental properties. For more information about these sites, our programs and collections go to: www.newportrestoration.org .

Purpose: To support the activities of the Foundation, in particular the Education and Public Programs Department, in achieving the institution’s mission through new and continuing public programs, interpretive planning projects and other initiatives relating to NRF’s collection of artifacts, buildings and landscapes. To provide a high quality learning experience, that jointly fulfills the educational needs and interests of the intern as well as the requirements and goals of NRF. To impart the functions of a professionally operated museum to the intern, through opportunities to work on a variety of projects in a position of responsibility.

Function (Responsibility and Scope): The intern will work directly with the Director of Education and Public Programs and other staff on current projects, and carry out one personal project of importance to the museum. The internship will expand the intern’s knowledge of museum functions, build on the intern’s skills, experience and interests, and advance the institution’s interpretive plans and educational offerings.

• Assist the Director of Education and Public Programs in departmental initiatives and activities.
• Assist with the development & implementation of some of this season’s public programs. Examples include: a series of D.I.Y. restoration workshops designed for the historic homeowner; lectures and participatory workshops associated with the exhibit After the Gilded Age: The Well Dressed House in Newport; group tours and workshops at Prescott Farm, particularly using the 18th century kitchen garden and herb garden; programs for the circa 1800 Almy house that is undergoing restoration; colonial history treasure hunts with middle school groups; research for programs under development.
• Conduct colonial history walking & building tours of Newport weekly, and of Prescott Farm occasionally, after receiving intensive training.
• Complete an individual project(s), tailored to student’s interest and NRF’s goals, in the areas of historical research, development & implementation of an educational program, and/or interpretive planning.

The intern may create and implement a new educational program(s) or refine existing ones, thereby adding to the student’s portfolio; &/or provide NRF with very valuable research on its historic buildings & landscapes. Possibilities include: intensively research one or a group of NRF’s 18th-century houses; research and create interpretive materials and programs for NRF’s period gardens - an 18thc. rural kitchen garden, a colonial revival herb garden, an early 19thc. urban garden, and the Olmsted-designed grounds at Rough Point; develop an interpretive plan for Prescott Farm, which includes additional research on the site’s buildings and contextual history; create a program(s) using the education department’s collection of various 18th through 20th century rural objects; develop a thematic walking tour; or, create interpretive content for the website.

Compensation and Living Arrangements: Compensation will be $9.50/hour, 40 hour week, for 10 weeks. In addition, housing will be provided, in one of NRF’s restored 18th-century houses, possibly shared with one other intern. Scheduling for the internship will be arranged with the Director of Education and Public Programs: start & end dates are flexible; Saturdays or Sundays may be a workday in exchange for a weekday off. Intern must have a vehicle.

Application: Send a résumé, three letters of reference and a letter of interest to Lisa Dady, Director of Education and Public Programs, at the above address. Phone or e-mail inquiries accepted: 401/324-6090; lisa@newportrestoration.org.

National Council for Preservation Education

The National Park Service, the Department of the Interior and the General Services Administration will offer internships during the Summer of 2006. Internships are for ten (10) weeks, at forty (40) hours per week and in Washington, D.C. except where noted. Stipends are issued based on a rate of twelve dollars per hour. The exact starting dates will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For all internships, computer and word processing skills are desirable. All application materials should be submitted in duplicate and mailed to the National Council for Preservation Education, Attention: Michael A. Tomlan, 210 West Sibley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853-6701 (mat4@cornell.edu). Applications must be received no later than February 17, 2006. Please indicate by number the internship(s) in which you are interested.

Please be aware that, unless otherwise noted, interns are responsible for travel to and housing at the internship location. This should be kept in mind particularly for those internships in the West. In some cases the supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodations.

Also be aware that, due to new Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required for all positions which involve access to Government computers, if you are chosen for that position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information on requirements and procedures at the time of hiring.

National Park Service Internships

1600/1601/1602. Internship with the Archeology Program (Departmental Consulting Archeologist): Works with the Archeology Program as a research assistant on small research projects, organizing and cataloging office records and archives, databases, resource protection, and related projects. May assist in developing materials for archeology training and researching and developing educational materials for archeology outreach. May work on aspects of Web development, including links verification and technical editing (400 hours).

1603. Internship with the American Battlefield Protection Program: Assists with activities of the ABPP, which promotes the identification and preservation of America’s historic battlefields through small grants funding and technical assistance. Duties may include assisting in the planning process for the grants competition, data entry on the CABIN database, and/or participating in various other program projects and will involve primarily data entry, clerical and information management tasks. The database tracks grant compliance activities, battlefield historical projects, studies and reports and local contacts; accurate maintenance allows for more consistent technical advice and information sharing with the public for better resource stewardship. Battlefield studies and research records, GIS mapping files and ABPP library bibliography need to be maintained and used for technical assistance as well. Applicant should have an academic background in military battlefield archeology, historic landscape architecture, military/public history, historic preservation or preservation planning and must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to perform a variety of tasks independently. Questions can be directed to Kristen L. Stevens, Archeologist Planner, Tel 202-354-2037 or Paul Hawke, Chief, American Battlefield Protection Program, Tel 202-354-2023, 1849 C Street NW (2255), Washington, DC 20240, Fax 202-371-1616 (400-480 hours).

1604. Internship with the Cultural Resources Division, National Capital Region: Works with and assists historical landscape architects, architectural historians and other preservation professionals to complete various Cultural Resource projects associated with different national parks in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Duties will include researching the history of a historic property; site visits and field work to document the existing conditions with photographs and maps; and analyzing the features. A working knowledge of MS Word and Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is beneficial. Some experience in ArcView and/or CAD is also desirable but not necessary. Opportunity for all preservation fields with an interest in the study of historic properties. Flexible working hours (400 hours).

1605/1606. Internship with the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC): Assists HPTC Senior Historical Architect in on-going historic preservation projects at local area National Park Units. Duties may include field inspection, documentation (measured drawings and photography), and historic fabric investigation/condition assessments on a variety of historic structures; responsibility for preparation of Condition Assessment Reports; and, time permitting, working with HPTC project crews to monitor/observe on-going preservation treatments and/or construction administration. Applicants (architecture students preferred) should be familiar with historic construction methodology. Up-to-date computer skills will be expected. Experience with field documentation, architectural drawing/graphics and design skills are a bonus. Intern will be under the direct supervision of a registered architect. Applicant should be willing to travel throughout the metro Washington DC area (MD, VA, WV, DC, PA) and possibly further. For more information about this summer’s projects contact Senior Historical Architect Tom Vitanza, RA, AIA at 301/663-8206 x135 or tom_vitanza@nps.gov . Located at, or near, HPTC headquarters, the historic Gambrill House, Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, MD (480 hours).

1607. Internship with the Southeast Regional Office Cultural Landscapes Program: Assists historical landscape architects in adding Southeast Region cultural landscapes to the web-based Cultural Landscapes Inventory. Work includes data entry from existing documentation (primarily recently completed Cultural Landscape Reports) and/or completion of new inventories through research, documentation, and written analysis of National Register eligibility. May include travel to one or more NPS units for field documentation. Strong computer, research, and writing skills and knowledge of the National Register process and cultural landscapes are essential. AutoCad, GIS, or other graphic experience helpful. Housing will be the intern's responsibility. Public transportation to regional office is available. Located in Atlanta, GA (400 hours).

1608. Internship with the Midwest Regional Office Historic Inventory Program: Assists the Regional Office Inventory Coordinator, with direction from the Collections Management Supervisor, Archivist, and Archivist Technician. Duties will include organizing, arranging, re-housing, preserving, and producing a finding aid for and providing access to List of Classified Structures (LCS) and Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI) Program records and resource documentation: correspondence, reports, field notes, black-and-white photographic prints and negatives, maps, etc. Intern also will update a file plan/finding aid for current LCS/CLI files and label folders as necessary, and may digitize inventory images for inclusion in the EmbARK image collection database and do limited research. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with fundamental archival theories and methodologies necessary. Housing and transportation will be the intern's responsibility. Located in Omaha, NE (400 hours).

1609. Internship with the Midwest Regional Office Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI) and List of Classified Structures (LCS) Program: Working with historical landscape architects and architectural historian, researches, evaluates, and enters data (including scanning images) into a word processing program and then into the CLI and LCS databases. Other duties may include assisting with research and preparation of National Register documentation (Determinations of Eligibility and Ineligibility) for sites located within the National Park Service Midwest Region. Some evaluation of historic structures may be included. Other tasks may include limited re-drafting of hand drawn site maps to produce quality scans. Strong computer, research, and writing skills and knowledge of the National Register process and vernacular/cultural landscapes/historic structures are essential. Familiarity with National Register form is helpful. There is a slight possibility of limited travel to a Midwest National Park to assist with the documentation of a cultural landscape and/or historic structure. Cost for this travel will be reimbursed by the NPS. Housing and transportation will be the intern's responsibility. Located in Omaha, NE (400 hours).

1610. Internship with the Midwest Regional Office External Cultural Resources Program: Working with National Register Programs staff, assists in research related to National Historic Landmark (NHL) nominations, compiling information on regional NHL conditions; preparation of a program newsletter; and editorial review of HABS/HAER documentation (400 hours).

1611. Internship with Point Reyes National Seashore, Historic Preservation Team and Cultural Resources Division: Assists park preservation team with fieldwork on National Register structures. Position is geared toward hands-on treatment of historic structures and preservation practices as they apply to the carpentry and masonry trades, and will involve working with park preservation specialists on this year's preservation projects. Intern will develop hands-on techniques in historic fabric repair and conservation on structures ranging from vernacular, rustic barns to Victorian architecture main houses to a historic landmark Lifesaving Station. Work may include both office and fieldwork depending on intern's skills and the planning requirements of the preservation program, and may also include one or all of the following administrative duties: technical writing and developing treatment plans; historic structures database information collection; research; drafting architectural plans; and onsite investigation work. Construction skills, AutoCAD skills, computer skills, and outdoor skills are a plus. Located in Point Reyes Station, CA at the park headquarters but may have field assignments anywhere in the park (400 hours).

1612. Internship with Yosemite National Park, Heritage Structures Preservation Team and Cultural Resources Division: Assists park preservation team with fieldwork on National Register structures. Position is geared toward hands-on treatment of historic structures and preservation practices as they apply to the carpentry and masonry trades, and will involve working with park preservation specialists on this year’s preservation projects to develop hands-on techniques in historic fabric repair and conservation, on structures ranging from vernacular log cabins to rustic and Victorian architecture. Work may include both office and fieldwork depending on intern’s skills and the planning requirements of the preservation program, and may also include one or all of the following administrative duties: technical writing and developing treatment plans; historic structures database information collection; research; drafting architectural plans; and onsite investigation work. Construction skills, AutoCAD skills, computer skills and/or backcountry outdoor skills are a plus. Located in El Portal, CA at the west park entrance but may have field assignments anywhere in the park (400 hours).

Department of the Interior Museum Program Internships

1613. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, US Geological Survey: Assists Program staff with daily operations of the curatorial office and the care of museum collections consisting of historical objects from the 19th through 20th centuries, archives, and natural history specimens. Duties may include researching public and staff questions; assisting with the library; housekeeping; performing inventory; collecting environment data; completing climate charts and graphs for the files; pest trap monitoring; possible exhibit installation; and possible electronic data entry into the US Geological Survey’s automated cataloging system (Re: Discovery). Intern may also have the opportunity to complete a self-directed project to be determined in consultation with staff. Applicant should be in good physical shape, able to climb ladders and steps, bend to touch your toes and reach high above your head, and lift 35-50 pound on your own. Housing and transportation will be the intern’s responsibility. Located in Reston, VA (400 hours).

1614. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, US Fish & Wildlife Service: Works on collections at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, developing and implementing a storage system for refuge photographs, documents and other papers. Intern will develop guidelines and procedures for cataloging as well as a conservation/housekeeping plan for such property. Intern will be responsible for cataloging several hundred photographs and several documents. Duties also include being the lead in the professional refurbishing of the Federal Duck Stamp Display; intern will oversee this assignment from researching companies and cost through completion. Knowledge of and background in paper conservation and cataloging museum property required. Housing and transportation will be the intern’s responsibility. Internship dates are negotiable, including other seasons of the year. Located at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Chincoteague, VA (400 hours).

1615. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, Bureau of Reclamation: Completes file searches to find site boundaries and other data for cultural resource sites on Reclamation land and enters this data into an existing GIS mapping system. Intern must have experience with ESRI ArcGIS software. Some fieldwork assessment of site conditions may occur. A driver’s license is required. Located at the Flatiron Office of the Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO) west of Loveland, CO (400 hours)

1616. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, Bureau of Reclamation: Works with archeological collections excavated and collected at Twin Lakes Reservoir in Central Colorado. Tasks will include writing artifact and analysis descriptions from field notes; preparing a report on the archeological testing; and organizing, duplicating, and cataloging field notes, maps, photographs, and artifacts from the various sites. Some travel to Colorado will be required. A driver’s license is required. Located at the Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO), Wichita, KS (400 hours).

1617. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, Bureau of Reclamation: Assists Oklahoma?]Texas Area Office staff in gathering and organizing data on archeological collections from projects in the area. Tasks will include organizing files and photographs; copying files to archival paper; and entering data into a computerized database. Work may involve some travel and overnight stays to repositories in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. A driver’s license is required. Located in Oklahoma City, OK (400 hours).

1618. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, Bureau of Reclamation: Assists Wyoming Area Office (WYAO) staff primarily by continuing input of cultural resources site information into a Microsoft Access database created in 2005. Other tasks may include updating Excel spreadsheets for Heritage Assets reporting purposes; assisting the Area Archeologist and/or the WYAO Museum Property Custodial Officer in conducting inventories of Museum Property at several in-house storage facilities and in other Cultural Resource Program/Museum Property Program tasks as needed; researching WYAO cultural resource files; communicating with the Wyoming and Nebraska State Historic Preservation Offices to obtain information needed for database and project file search purposes; and filing documents as necessary. Some travel may be necessary. A driver’s license is required. Located in Mills, WY (400 hours).

1619/1620. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, Bureau of Reclamation (Historic Research/Archival Assistant): Indexes, catalogs, and conserves a collection of photographs, maps and construction drawings, and documents of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Yakima Irrigation Project and Columbia Basin Project. This is a continuation of the last two years’ internships directed to scanning a large collection of historic photographs for inclusion in the bureau’s online photo archives. Intern will use flat-top, negative and large-format sheet scanners, and Adobe Photoshop imaging software. A secondary task will be entering data into a historic sites database. Desirable skills include proficiency with scanners, digital photography, imaging software and Microsoft Access. Related interests in western water development, federal reclamation programs and public history would be useful, but not mandatory. Located in Yakima, WA (400 hours).

1621. Internship with the Interior Museum Program, Bureau of Reclamation (Curatorial Assistant): Assists Lower Colorado Regional Office (LCRO) staff with organizing museum property and implementing various tasks from the management action plan. Primary duties include organizing archeological collections to facilitate access, involving reconciliation of the existing catalog with actual item descriptions, conditions, locations, and other documentation; and check-in of loaned collection items. After training by staff archeologist, intern will work largely independently. Excellent organizational skills required; familiarity with archeological collections and Excel spreadsheet software also important. Transportation to the work place will be the intern’s responsibility (no public transportation runs to the office), with a government vehicle available for travel between office locations at the LCRO’s Mead Building and the National Park Service Repository. A driver’s license is required to use the government vehicle. Working hours are flexible, but must include the hours between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Located in Boulder City, NV (400 hours).

General Services Administration Internships

1622/1623. Internship with the General Services Administration (Fine Arts Program Assistant): Researches and develops interpretive information on historic buildings, artists, and works of art installed in Federal buildings nationwide. Information may be in the form of plaques, brochures, or other publications. Creates computer images of artwork utilizing digitizing/scanning and computer graphics equipment. Maintains automated databases and archives of fine arts installed in GSA’s historic and contemporary buildings. Assists in the research, inventory, and cataloging of Federally-owned artwork in non-Federal repositories nationwide. Prepares comprehensive checklist/catalog of artwork from the WPA period (1933-1943) (400 hours).

1624/1625. Internship with the General Services Administration (Art-in-Architecture Program Assistant): Assists with the Art-in-Architecture Program which commissions American artists to create works of art appropriate to the diverse uses and architectural vocabularies of federal buildings. Intern’s principal responsibility is to maintain the agency’s 3,000-member National Artists Registry, which consists of a computerized database, images of artists’ work, resumes and other supporting material. Additional duties include researching prospective artists, preparing materials for project managers, and developing interpretive text for brochures and wall plaques. Knowledge of art history, contemporary art, artistic media, and materials useful (400 hours).

1626. Internship with the General Services Administration (Design Excellence Program Assistant): Assists with the Design Excellence Program, which commissions the nation’s finest architects, designers, and artists to design future civic landmarks for our nation. Through collaborative partnerships with private sector designers, GSA is producing facilities that reflect the dignity, enterprise, vigor, and stability of the Federal Government, emphasizing designs that embody the finest contemporary architectural thought. Assists with maintaining the contemporary buildings library database, digitizing/scanning images of buildings and undertaking research, inventory and cataloging of building models. Also assists in producing videos on Design Excellence projects and the commissioning process (400 hours).

1627. Internship with the General Services Administration (Historic Preservation Specialist): Assists the Historic Buildings Program Manager and staff in coordinating activities and initiatives to maintain the functionality, integrity, and economic viability of 424 public buildings controlled by GSA and to increase GSA leasing of historic buildings and reuse of historic buildings on sites the Government acquires for new construction. Conducts research, carries out strategic initiatives for stewardship of GSA’s historic buildings, and provides guidance to GSA headquarters and regional staff. Also coordinates with preservation specialists in educational, non-profit, and public institutions outside of GSA to exchange preservation solutions and learn about new initiatives. Knowledge of historic preservation theory and practice helpful, as is experience with software programs for digital image manipulation and desktop publishing (400 hours).

1628. Internship with the General Services Administration (Regional Historic Preservation Specialist): Assists with work of the Southeast Sunbelt Regional Office, with responsibilities based on intern’s knowledge and experience. Duties will include conducting and coordinating the inventory, evaluation, nomination, preservation planning, and maintenance of GSA’s historic buildings. Other tasks may include reviewing and commenting on construction and rehabilitation project plans that affect historic properties; computer database research and analysis; gathering background information and preparing documentation for a variety of specific projects or buildings; planning, coordinating, and attending meetings; and maintaining and updating project files. A special project will focus on inventory and planning for preservation and display of original construction drawings for GSA’s oldest buildings, working with other preservation or art organizations. Knowledge of historic preservation theory and practice helpful, as is knowledge of software programs for digital image manipulation and desktop publishing. Research, writing, survey, and building evaluation experience would be beneficial. Located in Atlanta, GA (480 hours).

1629. Internship with the General Services Administration (Regional Historic Preservation Specialist): Assists the Greater Southwest Regional Office in coordinating activities and initiatives to maintain the functionality, integrity, and economic viability of 50+ public historic buildings controlled by the region and to increase GSA leasing of historic buildings and reuse of historic buildings on sites the Government acquires for new construction. Duties will include assisting historic preservation staff in research for the purposes of documentation, interpretation, and education; carrying out strategic initiatives for stewardship of historic buildings; and complying with cultural resource management laws and executive orders. Special projects require knowledge of and experience with photographic image scanning for the purpose of developing both electronic and physical photo archives. Images will be utilized for project review and compliance, interpretation, and educational purposes. Experience with software programs for digital image scanning and manipulation necessary. Knowledge of historic preservation and archival theory and practice helpful, as is experience in creating presentations and desktop publishing. Located in Fort Worth, TX (400 hours).