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Posted: 10/08/2008 |
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Employer |
National Trust for Historic Preservation |
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Northeast Office |
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history - and the important moments of everyday life - took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., nine regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in all 50 states, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America's stories.
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Position |
Preservation Internship |
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Internship Opportunity |
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Boston,
MA |
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Details |
$12.00/hour
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The preservation intern will assist the Northeast Office in the implementation of a unique funding program in the greater Boston area. Duties will include document and presentation preparation, organizing meetings, trainings and events, grants administration, handling of inquiries, and general office administration. Through day to day work, the intern will gain in-depth exposure to a number of topics within historic preservation, as well as experience in the grant making process. The intern in the Northeast Office in Boston will have opportunities to observe preservation in action at the grassroots level, and will have an extensive orientation to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The intern will be included in office activities, including regular staff meetings and annual events. Depending upon the intern's interests, staff will include the intern in key meetings or site visits. Dates: October 2008 June 2009 Schedule: 21 hours per week Duties Work with historic sites in the greater Boston area to help generate strong grant applications, and understand their projects; Assist in the grant process by drafting grant documents and letters; Prepare and maintain project tracking worksheets, documents and materials; Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other meeting and presentation materials; Assist in coordinating meetings, trainings, tours and press events; Field general inquiries; Collect and write stories for posting on the internet; Create and manage internet-based surveys; Create and maintain electronic and paper filing systems; and Additional duties as required by the program.Qualifications The intern will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to analyze and organize a large volume of information. The intern will have some knowledge of databases, and strong Excel, word processing, and PowerPoint skills. The intern will have solid office skills, including use of MS Office in a workplace environment for functions like mail merge, and creating professional tables, charts and Power Point presentations. A familiarity with Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Publisher, and project planning is a plus. Experience in preservation, architecture or construction project management is desired. |
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Until Filled
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How to apply |
To apply, type or paste your cover letter into the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text attachment to 25525-CS-1121@nthp.hrmdirect.com |
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