JOB OPENING AT THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST/MDP:

Summer Internships 

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The Maryland Historical Trust is seeking two qualified candidates for a full-time, paid summer internship at our Crownsville, Maryland headquarters.

Created by the Maryland General Assembly in 1961, the Trust is a state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past. Through research, conservation and education, the Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. The Trust is an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning and serves as Maryland's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. For more information about our agency, go to www.mht.maryland.gov.
 

Main Purpose of Position

Interns will work under the supervision of the Administrator of the Trust's Historic Preservation Easement Program. Interns will be directly responsible for the preparation of Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties forms, photographic documentation, mapping, and inspections for various properties on which the Trust holds an historic preservation easement. The position requires travel to various historic preservation easement property sites. Successful candidates must have a valid driver's license in the State of Maryland and be able to provide their own transportation to the Trust's office and property sites.

Duration and Hours

Internships are for a period of 10 weeks totaling 40 hours per week during the summer of 2015. Full-time availability required Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Desired Qualifications

Graduate students from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation or other closely related field. Ability to use Microsoft Word and digital camera. Familiarity with Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties form and Standards and Guidelines Architectural and Historical Investigations in Maryland preferred. Recently graduated students are also eligible to apply.

Stipend

A stipend of $2,500 is provided. Per diem and housing are not offered.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, a resume and a short (3-5 pages) writing sample by February 13, 2015 to Kathy Monday at Kathy.Monday@maryland.gov or mail your submission to Maryland Historical Trust, ATTN: Kathy Monday, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Amber Harvey, PHR

Personnel Director

Maryland Department of Planning