The Department of Planning and Economic Development of the City of Saint Paul is offering an internship in historic preservation. The position will assist historic preservation staff working with the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission in administering Saint Paul’s historic preservation programs and projects. Specific assignments may include document and database management, writing staff reports, coordinating historic designations, interpreting design review guidelines, site research, historic preservation policy research and other tasks related to the administration of the City’s preservation program.

The position is open to graduate students in historic preservation, architectural history, architectural design and urban planning. All applicants should have some background, whether course work or work experience, in historic preservation. Strong writing and organizational skills are critical. The candidate would be expected to work full-time during the 2012 summer and part-time during the school year totaling a year-long position. The pay rate is $12.50 per hour with no benefits, and students must be enrolled for the duration of the internship.