In 1974, Heritage accepted its first preservation easement: the "Nightingale House" at 201 Buchanan Street. Since that time, Heritage has accepted donations of 60 permanent preservation easements, creating one of the largest preservation easement programs in the West.

Heritage is seeking an undergraduate or graduate summer intern to assist with the Historic Preservation Easements program. You will be working closely with our Easements committee and Heritage staff to help identify and contact potential easement donors, as well as update our current database of easement properties. Your responsibilities will include: researching existing National Register historic districts in San Francisco, identifying contributing buildings within those districts, contacting property owners with information regarding preservation easements, assisting with ongoing inspections of current easement properties, and updating Heritage's easement database. In addition, interns are asked to help with Heritage's general office operations when needed.

Candidates should undergraduate or graduate students, with an interest in Historic Preservation, American History, Urban Studies, Architecture, Art History, Architectural History, Anthropology, Urban Planning, Non-Profit Management, or similar field. Interns must be detail oriented and responsible. Qualifications should include:

Hours are flexible within M-F 9AM to 5PM. The internship is unpaid, but there is opportunity for college or graduate credit.