The Preservation League of New York State is seeking a historic preservation program intern to assist with a range of preservation projects at the League’s downtown Albany office. Successful candidates should have or be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Urban Planning, or a related field, and have:

• Strong writing skills;

• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines;

• Ability to work independently;

• Attention to detail;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Access; and

• Previous preservation or planning experience (volunteer or paid) desirable.

As a Historic Preservation Program intern, you will work primarily with the Regional Directors of Technical and Grant Programs, but could also work with staff from several departments in the office on a variety of preservation projects. Projects may include:

• Accompanying Regional Program Directors on historic site visits;

• Maintaining and expanding the League’s preservation project database;

• Updating the League’s materials on sources of assistance for preservation projects;

• Researching and writing an annotated bibliography on wood window restoration;

• Researching selected preservation incentives; and

• Assisting with writing newsletter articles and other materials for distribution.

This internship will run through Summer 2010 and/or Fall 2010, with flexible hours depending on internship credit requirements.