Main Street Design Assistant

Program: Main Street Assistance Program, Preservation Department

Length: Two interns are needed for Winter (January-March) and a design team of 3-4 interns for Summer (June-August) for 10-11 weeks each (approximately 200 hours per intern).

Supervisor: Evan Thibeault, Main Street Design Assistance Manager

Qualifications: A design/art background is preferred; some drafting and freehand drawing experience necessary. Applicants should have interest in or be pursuing a degree in historic preservation, architectural history, city & urban planning or related fields. Intern should be ready to learn basic computer illustration and photo-manipulation (Photoshop) software (experience preferred).

Position: The intern will be a technical assistant to the staff design manager. Primary job responsibilities will be the production of design presentation drawings and specifications for facades of downtown commercial buildings in designated Main Street cities throughout Georgia. Associated duties will include answering information requests and researching architectural product information. The position will provide exposure to a variety of professionals in preservation and related fields. Includes on-site visits with building owners in the field.

All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. For school credit, paperwork, professor contact, and informing the Design Manager of need for special projects lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking.

Address all inquiries to:   
Heritage Education Coordinator
1516 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309-2916

ethibeault@georgiatrust.org

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