1900/1901. Internship with the Archeology Program,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist
Works with the Archeology program as a research
assistant on small research projects, organizing and
cataloging office records and archives, databases,
resource protection, and related projects. May
assist in developing materials for archeology
training and researching and developing educational
materials for archeology outreach. May work on
aspects of Web development, including links
verification and technical editing (400 hours).
1902.
Internship with the National NAGPRA Program
Assists with implementation of the Native American
Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
through guided work and research experiences.
Duties include assisting program staff in the review
of summaries and inventories submitted by museums
and Federal agencies and in the updating of
databases of Native American human remains. Intern
will also help test newly developed NAGPRA program
software. Educational opportunity for students in
the fields of Native American Studies, Historic
Preservation, or Environmental Law (400 hours).
1903. Internship
with the National Capital Region, Cultural Landscape
Program
Works with and assists historical landscape
architects, landscape historians, archeologists and
other preservation professionals to complete various
Cultural Landscape Inventories and other ongoing
cultural landscape projects associated with
different National Park sites in the Washington, DC,
metropolitan area. Duties include researching the
landscape history of a historic property; site
visits and field work to document the existing
conditions with photographs and maps; analyzing the
landscape features; and entering the information
into a database. A working knowledge of MS Word and
some experience with ArcView and/or CAD is
beneficial. Opportunity for all preservation fields with an interest in the study of historic
landscapes (vernacular, designed and ethnographic)
(400 hours).
1904.
Internship with the National Capital Regional Office
Historic Architecture Program Assists historical architects, landscape historians,
archeologists and other preservation professionals
to update the LCS (List of Classified Structures)
inventories associated with National Park sites in
the Washington DC metropolitan area. Duties include
researching the architectural history of a historic
property; site visits and field work to document
existing conditions with photographs; analysis of
architectural features; and entering the information
into a database (400 hours).
1905/1906/1907.
Internship with the Historic Preservation Training
Center (HPTC)
Assists Senior Historical Architect (registered
architect) in ongoing historic preservation projects
at National Park and National Cemetery units.
Duties include field inspection, historic fabric
investigation and condition assessments of historic
structures and preparation of Historic Structure
Assessment Reports. Applicants (architecture
students preferred) should be familiar with historic
construction methodology and historic preservation
philosophy including The Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties. Experience with field
documentation, material assessment and writing
skills are a bonus – please articulate in your
application. This internship may qualify for
AIA Student/ NCARB IDP credits. Applicant should be willing to travel
throughout the metro Washington DC area (MD, VA, WV, DC) and
possibly further. For more information about this
summer’s projects contact Senior Historical
Architect Tom Vitanza, RA, AIA at 301/663-8206 x135 or tom_vitanza@nps.gov . Information about the
Center may be found at
http://www.nps.gov/training/hptc/index.htm .
Located at HPTC headquarters, Frederick, MD and/or Cuyahoga Valley
National Park (Cleveland, OH area) (400-480 hours).
1908. Internship
with the Southeast Regional Office, National
Historic Landmarks Program
Assists the National Historic Landmarks (NHL)
Program Manager for the Southeast Region by
responding to requests for NHL Program information
including reference and research inquiries;
reviewing and evaluating Landmark nomination
documentation; entering and updating NHL databases
and other records management duties; evaluating the
region’s NHL photo collection; and related projects.
Knowledge of National Register of Historic Places
criteria, nominations, and documentation standards;
interest in historic properties; strong
organizational skills; and ability to work
independently are required. Computer database,
Excel, GIS, and digital photography skills are a
plus. Help with locating housing may be provided.
Located in Atlanta, GA (400 hours).
1909. Internship
with the Southeast Regional Office, Cultural
Resources Division – History, National Register,
National Historic Landmarks, and HABS/HAER Programs Duties
include inventorying History program records;
organizing and cataloging program records and
archives (park National Register nominations and
Determinations of Eligibility; National Historic
Landmark nominations; and other documentation);
creating finding aids; maintaining and updating
program databases; working in the Region’s Cultural
Resources Library (cataloging new books and other
materials using the ProCite database); inventorying
the NHL photo collection and converting selected
photos and slides to digital images; and working as
a research assistant to History program historians,
architectural historians, and archeologists for
reference and research inquiries and small research
projects. Useful knowledge and skills include a
records and archives management background; strong
organizational skills and attention to detail; and
digital photography; computer and software skills
(Excel, PhotoShop, Geographic Information Systems
(GIS)). Help with locating housing may be provided.
Located in Atlanta, GA (400 hours).
1910/1911/1912/1913.
Internship with Everglades National Park (Archives
Technician)
Works with the Museum Curator to organize, arrange,
re-house, preserve, catalog in the Automated
National Catalog System (ANCS+), produce a finding
aid for and provide access to museum archives from
Everglades National Park. Will provide training in
ANCS+ for cataloging collections. Duties also
include evaluating and improving the environmental
conditions and preservation of the collection.
Museum studies or archives management background
preferred, but attention to detail also important.
Help with locating housing may be provided. Located
in Homestead, FL (480 hours).
1914. Internship
with Everglades National Park (Archives Technician)
Works with the Museum Curator to organize, arrange,
re-house, preserve, catalog in the Automated
National Catalog System (ANCS+), produce a finding
aid for and provide access to museum archives from
five south Florida park units. Will provide
training in ANCS+ for cataloging collections.
Duties also include evaluating and improving the
environmental conditions and preservation of the
collection. Museum studies or archives management
background preferred, but attention to detail also
important. Help with locating housing may be
provided. Located in Homestead, FL (800 hours).
1915. Internship
with Everglades National Park (Museum Technician)
Assists with museum collection management for
Everglades National Park. Will provide training for
Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+), the NPS
museum management software, for cataloging
collections. Duties include inventory; re-housing
map collections; implementing the Archives
Collection Condition Survey recommendations; and
preventive conservation to meet professional museum
storage standards. Museum studies background
preferred but attention to detail and a willingness
to learn also important. Help with locating housing
may be provided. Located in Homestead, FL (400
hours).
1916. Internship
with Everglades National Park (Museum Technician)
Catalogs museum objects, specimens, and archives
for Dry Tortugas National Park. Will provide
training for Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+),
the NPS museum management software, for cataloging
collections. Duties include cataloging archeology,
history, natural science, and archive materials and
preventive conservation to meet professional museum
storage standards. Museum studies background
preferred but attention to detail and a willingness
to learn also important. Help with locating housing
may be provided. Located in Homestead, FL (400 hours).
1917.
Internship with Everglades National Park (Museum
Technician)
Works with collections related to the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
for Everglades National Park. Will provide training
in the Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+),
the NPS museum
management software, for
cataloging collections. Duties include updating
collections data, researching and compiling archival
material related to Native American use of the Park,
organizing Tribal consultation records, assisting
with coordinating Tribal consultation, and other
duties as assigned. Museum studies, anthropology,
archeology, history or Native American Studies
background preferred but attention to detail and a
willingness to learn also is important. Help
with locating housing may be provided. Located
in
Homestead, FL (400 hours).
1918. Internship
with Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Facility
Management Division
Assists Landscape
Architect and Facility Manager with the design of
cultural landscape treatment projects defined in the
Cultural Landscape Report. Work may include
measuring, photographing, researching, documenting
cultural landscape components, information
collection, historic research, drafting
architectural plans, writing specifications, cost
estimating, grant writing, and other on-site
investigation work. Useful knowledge and skills
include a landscape architecture background,
training in historic preservation and construction
experience. Intern will be provided a laptop or
desktop computer with network access to the
Internet, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a CAD
program. Knowledge of these programs is necessary
to complete work. Applicants should be in excellent
physical condition, may expect to work at elevations
between 1,000’ and 2,500’ and should expect to hike
moderate distances over rough terrain with day packs
and light equipment. Located in Sulphur, OK (480 hours).
1919/1920. Internship with the Midwest Regional
Office, Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI) and List
of Classified Structures (LCS) Program
Working
with historical architects and landscape architects,
performs limited historical research to support
section 110 inventory and National Register
documentation (Determinations of Eligibility and
Ineligibility) for sites located within the National
Park Service Midwest Region. Strong computer and
software skills are essential. Slight possibility
of limited travel – cost for this travel will be
paid by the NPS. Located in Omaha, NE (400 hours).
1921. Internship
with the Midwest Regional Office History and
National Register Program
Working with regional office, park staff and community leaders, the
intern will assist in the development of Web-based
travel itineraries for NPS units. Strong writing
abilities desirable. Located in Omaha, NE (400
hours).
1922. Internship
with the Midwest Regional Office External Cultural
Resources Program
Working with an
enthusiastic National Register Programs staff, the
intern will be involved in production of a National
Historic Landmarks (NHLs) newsletter; monitoring and
assessing the condition of NHLs; assist in planning
and undertaking of an NHL workshop; and reviewing
HABS/HAER documentation. Intern will work with some
independence following initial orientation.
Knowledge of the National Register nomination
process, strong organizational skills and interest
in historic properties desirable. Located in Omaha,
NE (400 hours).
1923. Internship with Grand Teton National Park,
Western Center for Historic Preservation
Assists park historic preservation team with this
year’s field projects on National Register
structures, with opportunities for developing
techniques in historic fabric repair and
conservation. Duties may involve both office and
field work, depending on intern’s skills and
planning requirements of the preservation program,
and will include exposure to hands-on treatment of
historic structures and preservation practices as
they apply to the carpentry, masonry, and woodshop
trades, as well as field and shop work on vernacular
log structures and their components including
windows/doors/trim/and foundations. Other
activities may include technical writing; historic
structures database information collection;
conducting historical research; architectural
drafting; and onsite investigation work.
Construction, wood crafting, AutoCAD, computer
and/or backcountry outdoor skills are a plus.
Help with
locating housing may be provided. Located
in Moose, WY, approximately 10 miles from
Jackson Hole, but may have field assignments
anywhere in the park (480 hours).
1924. Internship with
Grand Teton National Park, Western Center for
Historic Preservation Assists historic
preservation specialists and cultural resource
specialists with research and fieldwork on park
historic architecture. Duties may involve both
office and field work, depending on intern’s skills
and work plans for this year’s projects, and will
include exposure to hands-on preservation fieldwork
on vernacular log structures located at 7,000'
elevation. Other activities may include technical
writing; historic structures database information
collection; conducting historical research;
architectural drafting; and onsite investigation
work. AutoCAD skills, working knowledge of MS
software applications, and digital photography,
construction and/or backcountry outdoor skills are a
plus. Help with locating housing may be provided.
Located in Moose, WY, approximately 10 miles from
Jackson Hole (480 Hrs).
1925/1926.
Internship with Yosemite National Park, Heritage
Structures Preservation Team and Cultural Resources
Division
Assists park historic preservation team with this
year’s field projects on National Register
structures, with opportunities for developing
techniques in historic fabric repair and
conservation. Duties may involve both office and
field work, depending on intern’s skills and
planning requirements of the preservation program,
and will include exposure to hands-on treatment of
historic structures and preservation practices as
they apply to the carpentry and masonry trades, on
structures ranging from vernacular log cabins to
rustic and Victorian architecture. Other activities
may include technical writing; developing treatment
plans; historic structures database information
collection; conducting historical research;
architectural drafting; and onsite investigation
work. Construction, AutoCAD, computer and/or
backcountry outdoor skills are a plus. Located in
El
Portal, CA at the park’s west entrance but may have
field assignments anywhere in the park (400 hours).
1927.
Internship with Yosemite National Park, Branch of
History, Architecture and Landscapes (HAL)
Assists Historical Architect, Historical Landscape
Architect and park Historian with inventory,
documenting, and evaluating National Register
structures, cultural landscapes, and historic park
studies. Duties may involve both office and field
work, depending on intern’s skills and ongoing
projects undertaken by the HAL program, and may
include measuring and photographing historic
buildings; researching and documenting cultural
landscapes; historic structures database information
collection and data entry; conducting historical
research; architectural drafting; onsite
investigation; and crossover duties with the park's
Heritage Preservation Team for hands-on preservation
work. Useful knowledge and skills include solid
training in historic preservation, an
architecture/landscape architecture background,
construction skills, and experience with AutoCAD and
geographic positioning using Global Positioning
System equipment and ArcView. Applicants should
expect to work at elevations between 2,000' and
8,000', and may hike long distances over rough
terrain with day packs and equipment. Located in El
Portal, CA at the park's west entrance but may have
field assignments anywhere in the park (480 hours).
1928.
Internship with Whiskeytown National Recreation
Area, Klamath Network, California Parks, Fire
Archeology Program
Assists
with project-related record searches, conducting
archeological field surveys and recording
archeological sites, preparing final site forms, and
archiving project materials. Applicant must be able
to work in rugged field conditions since the
position involves some long days hiking over uneven
and brushy terrain under sometimes adverse weather
conditions. Some overnight travel for field
projects at other parks may be required. Applicant
should have an academic
background in archeology/anthropology or history
with interests in historic preservation, be detail
oriented, and have good written communication skills
and the ability to perform a variety of tasks
independently. Housing available at reasonable cost
at Whiskeytown NRA. For more information contact
Joseph Svinarich, Archeologist, Fire Program, Tel
530-242-3458, email joe_svinarich@nps.gov,
P.O. Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA 96095. Located at
Whiskeytown NRA, about 8 mi. west of Redding, CA,
with field work planned for Crater Lake and Redwood
National Parks and possibly also at Lava Beds
National Monument and Lassen Volcanic National Park
(720 hours).
1942. Internship with
the Park Historic Structures and Cultural Landscape
Program NEW!
Maintains the Cultural Resources Management
Bibliography (CRBIB) by entering new records and
revising existing records in a ProCite data base and
the WASO office repository by preparing folders and
archival boxes to file materials. The CRBIB is a
computerized, multidisciplinary inventory of
professional reports, books, articles and other
publications that address park cultural resources.
It included planning documents, and research
documents related to archeological and historic
sites, cultural landscapes, ethnographic resources,
historic and prehistoric structures, museum
collections and history. (360 hours).
1943. Internship with
the Ethnography Program
NEW!
Works as a
research assistant on small research and writing
projects, including web content development. This
work will involve organizing and cataloging such
documents as ethnohistories, ethnographic overviews
and assessments, ethnographic rapid assessments, and
other ethnographic documentation. The work will
involve contacts with NPS researchers in various
offices. Writing skills and web skills are a plus.
(360 hours).
1944. Internship with
the Park History Program
NEW!
Works with the Park
History Program primarily as a research assistant on
research projects, as well as organizing and
cataloging office records and archives, databases,
resource protection, and related projects. Some of
research will be at the National Archives and the
Library of Congress. May assist in developing
materials for history training and researching and
developing educational materials for history
outreach. May work on aspects of Web development,
including links verification and technical editing
(400 hours).
1945. Internship with the
Park Museum Management Program
NEW!Assists
with collections management and documentation
projects at the National Catalog archives for NPS
museum catalog records and the NPS Clearinghouse.
National Catalog duties include printing, binding,
and storing catalog records, working with catalog
databases, and assisting with the ANCS newsletter.
NPS Clearinghouse duties involve working with
accession, loan, and deaccession records; locating
appropriate recipients for objects; and updating the
collection database. Interns will work under the
direction of the Museum Registrar. Located in
Harpers Ferry, WV (400 hours).
us navy
1929. Internship
with the US Navy, US Naval Academy
Assists the planning and cultural resources
departments by working with the GIS manager to add
historic attribute tables for USNA buildings in our
GIS database. Open to graduate students with
knowledge of/experience in the Federal National
Register/National Landmark programs and extremely
strong GIS skills. No others considered. Must also
know PowerPoint. Intern will be expected to work in
a very independent manner. Three references
required; one must verify intern’s GIS capability.
Federal military environment, National Historic
Landmark. Intern will be given fantastic networking
opportunities and will complete resume-enhancing
work product. For more information contact Lou Ann
J. Broad,
broad@usna.edu or 410-293-1285 (400 hours).
1930. Internship
with the US Navy, US Naval Academy
Reviews existing information and infills gaps to
complete a project titled “Building Profiles”
featuring information on all USNA buildings,
function, namesake, and architect. Desired goal is
to review, proof-read, and edit current project and
sharpen any outstanding graphic design or research
information. Duties will include gathering
information regarding printing and framing profiles
in poster size; working with USNA Public Affairs
office to write an article, or series, regarding the
Building profiles for the USNA newspaper and other
publications; and assisting staff in arranging a
ceremony for installation of the profiles in USNA
buildings. Project sample is available for review
by candidates chosen for interview. Extremely
strong writing ability, capability with archival and
Internet research methods, and knowledge of graphics
and MS Office programs mandatory. Knowledge of
architectural history and military or naval history
a real plus for this assignment. Federal military
environment, National Historic Landmark. Intern
will be given fantastic networking opportunities and
will complete a work product that will be resume
enhancing. Two references required. For more
information contact Lou Ann J. Broad,
broad@usna.edu or 410-293-1285 (400 hours).
1931. Internship
with the US Navy, US Naval Academy
Assists the planning and cultural resources
department to compile and organize archeological
information based on research at the Maryland
Historical Trust (State Historic Preservation
Office) Library. Duties include completing a
bibliography of all known archeological reports;
preparing information for continuing curation
agreement; and setting up a template for Navy
Datacalls of information. Opportunities available
to assist with dig permit review and gain experience
in Section 106 interaction between agency and SHPO.
Open to student with knowledge of Federal
preservation programs, archeological field
techniques and prior experience writing
archeological reports. Knowledge of MS Office,
Power Point and Web capabilities important. Intern
will work in a highly independent manner. Federal
military environment, National Historic Landmark.
Intern will be given fantastic networking
opportunities and will complete true work products
that will be resume enhancing. Two references
required. For more information contact Lou Ann J.
Broad,
broad@usna.edu or 410-293-1285 (400 hours).
1932. Internship
with Naval Support Activity, Indian Head, MD Assists the Cultural Resources Manager with multiple
preservation projects to include updating records on
historic buildings and archeological sites. May
require visits to sites on base and researching
existing records. Open to student with
preservation/archeological background and knowledge
of MS Office. Intern will work in independent
manner. Two references required. For more
information contact Bill Fini,
William.fini@navy.mil, 301 744-2159. Located at
the Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, MD, about
15 miles south of Washington, DC (400 hours).
1933. Internship
with Naval Support Activity, Indian Head, MD
Develops historical mitigation packages as outlined
by the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO)
for buildings scheduled for demolition. Duties will
include photographing buildings and documenting
existing building record drawings; they may also
include researching and documenting building
function and use and writing a history of the
building. Open to student with architecture
interest, computer skills, and proven photographic
abilities: intern must enjoy and be competent in
taking photographs. Intern will work in a highly
independent manner. Two references required. For
more information contact Bill Fini,
William.fini@navy.mil, 301 744-2159 Located at
the Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, MD, about
15 miles south of Washington, DC (400 hours).
department of defense
1934. Internship
with the Department of Defense (DoD) Federal
Preservation Office (DoD Cultural Resources
Bibliography)
Assists the Deputy Federal Preservation Officer (DFPO)
with organization and analysis of bibliographic
references related to military cultural resources
management, to establish a baseline bibliography of
materials and information to support the management
goals and objectives for DoD historic properties.
This is the second year of this position. Working
with the DoD Legacy Resource Management Program
staff and others from the Office of the Secretary of
Defense (OSD) and the Military Services, tasks
include collecting, cataloging and analyzing DoD
Legacy Program cultural resources information and
compiling an analysis document that presents all
collected information and outlines possible data
gaps and inaccuracies. This will assist OSD, the
Military Services and the Legacy Program with
improving their cultural resources management
programs. Intern will also be included in meetings
with historic preservation professionals from the
Military Services and other Federal agencies,
including a week-long conference outside the DC
metro area in mid-August 2009. Costs of any
required travel (up to one week) will be
reimbursed. Familiarity with all types of historic
properties preferred. Strong organizational skills
and the ability to work unsupervised required.
Demonstrated ability with databases and/or a
background in library science is a strong plus
(NOTE: due to Pentagon requirements, only applicants
currently enrolled in school at least half-time
(current semester and next semester) will be
considered for this position. Recent graduates with
no follow-on enrollment plans will not be
considered). Located near the Pentagon in
Arlington, VA, accessible by public transportation
(480 hours, including one paid week of travel).
1935. Internship
with the Department of Defense (DoD) Federal
Preservation Office (Overseas Cultural Resources
Compliance Research)
Assists the Deputy
Federal Preservation Officer (DFPO) with research
and organization of information pertaining to
Section 402 (1980 Amendments) of the National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the 1954 Hague
Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property
in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention).
The project goal is to provide the DoD DFPO with
summary information pertaining to these legal
obligations in order to inform the overall DoD
cultural resources program. Working with the DoD
DFPO and others from the Office of the Secretary of
Defense and the Military Services, and possibly with
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
and the US Committee of the International Council on
Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS), duties will include
collecting information relevant to cultural
resources management under Section 402 of NHPA and
the Hague Convention, augmented as appropriate
through interviews with relevant staff at DoD, the
ACHP, and US/ICOMOS. Intern will also be included
in meetings with historic preservation professionals
from the Military Services and other Federal
agencies, including a week-long conference outside
the DC metro area in mid-August 2009. Costs of any
required travel (up to one week) will be
reimbursed. Familiarity with domestic and
international historic preservation law is
preferred. Strong organizational and communication
skills and the ability to work unsupervised are
required. Demonstrated ability with interviewing a
strong plus (NOTE: due to Pentagon requirements,
only applicants currently enrolled in school at
least half-time (current semester and next semester)
will be considered for this position. Recent
graduates with no follow-on enrollment plans will
not be considered). Located near the Pentagon in
Arlington, VA, accessible by public transportation
(480 hours, including one paid week of travel).
1936. Internship
with the Department of Defense (DoD) Federal
Preservation Office (Education and Outreach
Materials)
Assists the Deputy
Federal Preservation Officer (DFPO) with expansion
and improvement of existing educational and outreach
materials covering DoD’s portfolio of historic
properties. The project goal is to revise products
produced in 2004 as part of the “DoD Preserving
American Heritage Project.” Working with the DoD
DFPO and others from the Office of the Secretary of
Defense and the Military Services, duties will
include reviewing existing information, verifying
its accuracy, and recommending and implementing
changes to existing materials which include maps,
guidebooks, and a Web site dedicated to informing
the public about military cultural heritage. Intern
will also be included in meetings with historic
preservation professionals from the Military
Services and other Federal agencies, including a
week-long conference outside the DC metro area in
mid-August 2009. Costs of any required travel (up
to one week) will be reimbursed. Familiarity with
all types of historic properties is preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills and
the ability to work unsupervised are required.
Demonstrated ability with software programs and Web
development a very strong plus (NOTE: due to
Pentagon requirements, only applicants currently
enrolled in school at least half-time (current
semester and next semester) will be considered for
this position. Recent graduates with no follow-on
enrollment plans will not be considered). Located
near the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, accessible by
public transportation (480 hours, including one paid
week of travel).
general
services administration
1937/1938.
Internship with the General Services Administration
(Fine Arts Program Assistant)
Researches and
develops interpretive information on historic
buildings, artists, and works of art installed in
Federal buildings nationwide. Information may be in
the form of plaques, brochures, or other
publications. Creates computer images of artwork
utilizing digitizing/scanning and computer graphics
equipment. Maintains automated databases and
archives of fine arts installed in GSA’s historic
and contemporary buildings. Assists in the
research, inventory, and cataloging of
Federally-owned artwork in non-Federal repositories
nationwide. Prepares comprehensive
checklist/catalog of artwork from the WPA period
(1933-1943) (400 hours).
1939/1940. Internship
with the General Services Administration (Historic
Preservation Specialist) Assists the Historic
Buildings Program Manager and staff in coordinating
activities and initiatives to maintain the
functionality, integrity, and economic viability of
480 public buildings controlled by GSA and to
increase GSA leasing of historic buildings and reuse
of historic buildings on sites the Government
acquires for new construction. Conducts research,
prepares educational material on GSA’s historic
buildings, and provides guidance and support to GSA
headquarters and regional staff. Also coordinates
with preservation specialists in educational,
non-profit, and public institutions outside GSA to
respond to requests for assistance. Advanced
professional-level research and writing skills
required, to prepare historic building brochure copy
with minimal supervision. Knowledge of
architectural terminology and historic preservation
theory and practice essential; experience with
software programs for digital image manipulation
helpful. Writing sample(s) required; please submit
with application (400 hours).
us fish and wildlife service
1941. Internship with
the US Fish and Wildlife Service
NEW!
Assists the Visitor Services Branch Chief and the
Service Archeologist in developing a searchable,
web-based database to be used by the public to learn
about USFWS historic properties. Tasks include
working with a database of existing historic
properties to identify those properties that would
be of interest to the public, developing informative
narratives to accompany each property on the
website, and obtaining location information for the
property to be used to link the item to web-based
maps. Position requires interacting with other
USFWS employees both at the Headquarters and in the
field. Some travel may be required to view historic
properties and to secure GPS data. Any travel costs
will be reimbursed by USFWS. The successful
applicant should have strong research and
technical/popular writing skills. GIS and GPS
knowledge and experience is preferred as is
knowledge of general historic preservation
principles. Located in Arlington, VA (400 hours).