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🔗Preservation Architect
Website Belinda Stewart Architects, PA
If you are passionate about storytelling through design, working with existing buildings, and making a positive impact in communities, consider joining Belinda Stewart Architects (BSA) in Eupora, Mississippi. As a woman-owned, woman-led firm with over thirty-six years of architectural service and more than 130 design and preservation awards, BSA is recognized for expertise in historic preservation, community engagement, and creative, hands-on work with buildings and places that matter. We are proud of our small-town roots and reputation for community-focused projects across the Southeast, and we continue to offer opportunities for meaningful professional growth and contribution on a wide variety of project types.
Our projects range from historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse to new construction in historic contexts, throughout Mississippi and the Southeast.
Our ideal candidate is an individual who values/shares our passion for service, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse; is highly motivated; is a strong leader; technically proficient; and organized. You are also someone who:
- Has strong architectural design, documentation, project management and technical skills
- Enjoys figuring out how historic buildings work and how they can serve new purposes
- Has experience with renovation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, or work in historic districts
- Can move comfortably between field investigation, documentation, design, and construction administration
- Enjoys research and learning the stories behind the buildings
- Wants increasing responsibility for projects, clients, consultants, and contractors
- Is curious, collaborative, resourceful, and willing to get into the details
Preservation experience is welcome—but it isn’t everything.
We’re seeking a great architect who aspires to become an exceptional preservation architect. BSA offers opportunities to develop deep expertise in preservation, such as:
Historic Building Investigation • Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse • National Register & Tax Credit Projects • Traditional Building Materials • Existing-Building Assessment • Preservation Planning • Community-Based Design • Construction Administration.
We also embrace digital documentation and emerging technologies, including 3D scanning, as part of our work.
A chance to come home.
We especially welcome architects with Mississippi or small-town roots—including MSU graduates and professionals who have built their careers elsewhere. This position is located in our office in Eupora, Mississippi.
Why BSA?
BSA is a preservation-focused practice devoted to buildings and places that matter to their communities. Our architects are investigators, historians, designers, problem-solvers, advocates, and project leaders. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow into a key role in the firm, with opportunities to lead significant preservation and rehabilitation projects across Mississippi and the Southeast.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.