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INTERNSHIPS
To apply for these internships, please send an email to internships@georgiatrust.org with the semester you are applying for in the subject line. Resumes will only be considered for the semesters for which they are submitted. Please include both a resume and a cover letter with your initial inquiry. Due to the large number of applications we receive, these policies must be followed to be considered. All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking. Address all inquiries to: The following internships are available: Preservation/Places in Peril Updates Internships are available based on departmental needs. Volunteers' contact information is stored and called upon throughout the year. All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Program: Places in Peril Supervisor: Kate Ryan, Director of Preservation Length: May-August Qualifications: Graduate or undergraduate students of Historic Preservation, History, Public History, or a like major. Must be able to work independently and be mindful of deadlines. Excellent skills in writing and grammar as well as Microsoft Office. Detail-oriented, energetic personality. Position: Interns from across the state are needed to help gather updates and photograph past Places in Peril. Updates will be printed in the fall edition of the Rambler and added to The Georgia Trust website. Interns can work individually or in groups, and choose which sites they wish to work with and photograph. Some travel may be involved. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Program: Communications Department Supervisor: Traci Clark, Director of Communications Length: 10 weeks, 15-20hrs/wk Qualifications: Public relations and journalism majors preferred. Excellent skills in writing and grammar as well as Microsoft Office. Detail-oriented, energetic personality. Position: Part-time internships are available year round. Responsibilities
include writing press materials and
newsletter articles, media relations,
building and maintaining media lists,
organizing news clips and office files,
and other assorted communications
projects. All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Program: Development Department Supervisor: Anne Farrisee, Senior Director of Development Length: 10 weeks, 15-20hrs/wk Qualifications: Interest in non-profit fundraising and historic preservation. Excellent skills in writing and grammar as well as Microsoft Office. Detail-oriented, energetic personality. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Program: Special Events Contact: 404-885-7800, events@georgiatrust.org Position: Assist in planning, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating one of the annual special events or a new one that relates to the mission of the house and organization. Qualifications: Excellent skills in communication, organization and event/public programming planning. All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking.
Program: Volunteer Program Contact: 404-885-7800, events@georgiatrust.org Position: Help recruit, coordinate, train, and schedule volunteers to serve as docents at Rhodes Hall. Qualifications: Must be pleasant, flexible, and a self motivated worker. All internships offer some compensation and the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking.
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Program: Heritage Education Supervisor: Heritage Education Coordinator Length: Interns are needed for Winter (January-April) and Summer (June-August). 20hrs/wk. Position: Organizing documents and materials for local resource kits for classroom teachers. Helping with teacher training workshops. Qualifications: Organized, detail-oriented, bright, cheerful, flexible, self-motivated, dependable, computer / word-processing skills. All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. The Georgia Trust provides free and ample parking.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please note: The following internships are advertised by other preservation organizations. If you wish to apply for the position or request more information, please contact the appropriate organization directly; do not contact The Georgia Trust. To advertise positions open at your organization, please contact Traci Clark or call 404-885-7802. THOMASVILLE LANDMARKS, INC. Thomasville Landmarks, Inc., a non-profit historic preservation organization located in Thomasville, Georgia, seeks students for internship opportunities for Summer or Fall 2013. Opportunity 1:Landmarks seeks a qualified MBA student to make two real estate studies and develop a real estate development strategy that will be used for our Neighborhood Revitalization programs. The studies will consist of the following: Market demand study Perform an in-depth market study to determine the absorption rate of various types of housing in a defined geographic area (near downtown). If possible, consider the application of geo-demographics, as pioneered by Laurie Volk, to determine the market potential for two intown neighborhoods. Economic impact study Complete an economic impact study begun by a Summer 2012 intern for properties which have been owned by Landmarks. Real Estate Strategy The real estate development strategy should consider the findings of the market demand study, current development activity in Thomasville, Landmarks' current real estate programs, and the implementation of new programs to fill the gap in the local real estate development market. This position is paid at a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work may begin between May 1 – 14, or anytime after June 10, 2013. It will conclude by December 31, 2013. Opportunity 2: Landmarks seeks a qualified student to evaluate a "green rehabilitation" project that was completed this year, to make recommendations for infusing sustainable practices within the organization, and to create information that educates the public on sustainable practices with regard to building construction and rehabilitation. This position is unpaid, although housing may be provided. The position will be filled for the Summer or Fall semester/quarter, but starting no earlier than June 10, 2013 Opportunity 3: Landmarks seeks a qualified student to create a system that will allow efficient lending of tools from a fledgling tool lending library. The process will include at a minimum engaging volunteers to manage the library, creating an electronic means of tracking information, and branding the operation. This position is unpaid, although housing may be provided. The position will be filled for the Summer or Fall semester/quarter, but starting no earlier than June 10, 2013 To apply or inquire, email info@thomasvillelandmarks.org. Information on the organization may be found at www.thomasvillelandmarks.org.
BUCKHEAD HERITAGE SOCIETY Position: The student will be immersed in all aspects of operating a preservation organization, which include but are not limited to establishing working relationships with stakeholders, managing and facilitating preservation projects, establishing organizational policies and procedures, and developing a membership and gift management system through which contributions and membership information can be managed. Contact:
VININGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY Available Internship(s): Public Relations/ Communications Supervisor: Executive Director – Vinings Historic Preservation Society Qualifications: Public relations and journalism majors preferred. Excellent skills in writing and grammar and familiarity with AP style. Position: Part time internships are available throughout the year. Responsibilities include writing press materials and newsletter/newspaper articles for fundraising events throughout the year for the Vinings Historic Preservation Society and submitting the articles to various news publications. May lead to a part time, paid position. All internships offer the opportunity for school credit. In school-credit instances, the onus lies with the student to instigate the process. Contact:
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