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 join us in a unique, memorable and highly rewarding nine-week internship which offers an opportunity to apply your skills while learning how preservation really works.

Your time will be divided between Maine Preservation and one of two highly regarded restoration firms in Maine. You will assist Maine Preservations Executive Director and Outreach Committee with the 13th annual Maines Most Endangered Historic Properties Program. Additionally, Les Fossel, Advisory Trustee and owner of Restoration Resources, a premier building conservation firm in Alna, Maine and Arron Sturgis, Vice President and owner of Preservation Timber Framing, based in Berwick, Maine will each provide direct guidance and supervision in the field. Throughout this internship, you will work closely with preservation professionals, property owners and community leaders. You will acquire a greater understanding and appreciation for the public and private sector roles in protecting, preserving and advocating for historic resources.

Dates of Internship: May 27 to July 26, 2008 (nine weeks) - approximately 360 hours, with option for additional paid hands-on time in the field.

Stipend: Compensation is provided at an hourly rate by Restoration Resources and Preservation Timber Framing (based upon experience) while on the job. Maine Preservation provides no cash stipend, however, a variety of in-kind benefits are included.

Housing: Complimentary housing while with Restoration Resources is included in a charming, 18th century farmhouse. While interning with Maine Preservation, complimentary housing and some meals are provided by a host family.

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 and Preservation Timber Framing to be determined.

Please email your letter of interest, resume and a brief preservation-related writing sample (Word attachments only) by March 28, 2008 to Greg Paxton, Executive Director, maineprs@gwi.net.

NEW THIS YEAR: Maine Preservation will provide applicants contact information to our preservation and historic museum partners statewide, with applicants permission. Summer internships are widely needed.

For more information and to view photos of Most Endangered alumni properties,

visit www.mainepreservation.org.