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🔗Cultural Heritage Specialist
Website Cleveland Restoration Society
The Cleveland Restoration Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to the preservation of greater Cleveland’s historic resources. The Society advocates for the preservation of historic landmarks in greater Cleveland; promotes awareness of historic resources through special projects like Cleveland’s Civil Rights Trail; sponsors events for its members; operates a Sacred Landmarks Assistance Program to aid the caretakers of religious landmarks with repair and maintenance issues; and operates the Heritage Home Program, a unique homeowner assistance program, in 40 cities and villages in Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lorain Counties.
The Cultural Heritage Specialist has the opportunity to join a non-profit on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) and assist with implementing many of the essential activities of the Cleveland Restoration Society and its Preservation Services Team. Current projects of the Cleveland Restoration Society focus on African American heritage. Projects will likely expand to include other immigrant and underrepresented groups in the future.
Hours per week: 40 (9 a.m.-5 p.m., as well as some evenings and weekends)
Annual salary: $47,500
Benefits: Medical, five personal days, ten vacation days, $1,000 stipend for professional development
Hybrid Work Arrangement: After an initial in-office training period, the Cultural Heritage Specialist will work from the office two–three days a week and may work from home the remainder of the time. There may be times when the Cultural Heritage Specialist must work from the office more than two days a week because of a particular project or event.
Responsibilities include:
The Cultural Heritage Specialist will help preserve and valorize historic sites in Cleveland that played an important role in African American civil rights struggle. Together with the Director of Preservation Services & Publications and other key CRS staff, the Specialist will help coordinate and implement the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail project. www.clevelandcivilrightstrail.org
· Participating in meetings with the Community Engagement Committee.
· Working with scholars to finalize marker text and applications to the Ohio Historical Marker Program.
· Coordinating with Ohio History Connection and the foundry for final approval, payment, and production of the markers.
· Coordinating with City Public Works for marker shipping, storage, and installation.
· Planning unveiling events with the Events Coordinator and Media Relations & Community Partnerships Specialist.
· Completing installation of QR Codes on markers.
· Researching and curating content for the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail website.
· Maintaining the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail website, including uploading content and creating new webpages in WordPress using pre-designed templates.
· Coordinating and conducting oral history interviews with elders from the community and editing them for upload to the website, social media, and our partners’ archives.
· Assisting with grant applications, reporting, and hourly tracking.
· Developing educational curriculum for teachers and educational institutions to utilize.
· Working with local tourist groups like Destination Cleveland to develop tourist programs.
· Develop a book about the sites along the Trail.
The goal of the Cleveland Restoration Society’s initiative, the Preservation of Cleveland’s historic Black Church, is to spotlight these sacred landmarks’ historical and cultural significance while preserving their physical space. The Cultural Heritage Specialist will help build the story of Cleveland’s Black Churches through research, writing, and production of media presentations.
· Writing the history of the Black church in Cleveland for various projects.
· Conducting oral histories with pastors and community elders.
· Working with community partners to tell the story of Cleveland churches.
· Assisting the Preservation Services team with surveys, documentation, and historic designations for Black churches.
· Creating new educational programs and events related to the Preservation of Cleveland’s historic Black churches.
· Assisting with grant applications, reporting, and hourly tracking
The Cultural Heritage Specialist will be expected to participate in Cleveland Restoration Society events and community engagement activities along with additional duties related to projects of the Preservation Services Team.
The selection process will be highly competitive. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a humanities subject or related discipline and a demonstrated interest in African American history and/or historic preservation. Candidates with a graduate or post-graduate degree (completed or in progress) in African American history and heritage are encouraged to apply.
Excellent critical thinking and writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out assigned work are essential. The Cultural Heritage Specialist is expected to be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and should feel comfortable working with and learning how to use various types of equipment and technology, including WordPress, Zoom, audiovisual equipment, and audio/video editing software. Training will be provided for tasks such as creating webpages in WordPress and conducting oral histories in person and by Zoom. The Specialist will receive additional opportunities for professional development throughout the year.
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NCPE Internships: Eligibility & How to Apply
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.
As an organization operating under Public Land Corps Act (PLC) authority, many NCPE positions qualify the intern for Federal Hiring Preference if (1) they complete a minimum of 640 hours at one or more qualifying conservation project(s); (2) are between the ages of 16 and 30 years (35 if a veteran); and (3) apply for a Federal position at USAJOBS with PLC noted in the announcement within two years of completing the internship. Find out more about this hiring preference during the interview or contact manager@preservenet.org for details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) and be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Interns are not eligible 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 during the Summer and Winter application rounds 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 user name 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. PDF only, labeled Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages preferred. May be .doc, .docx or PDF. 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 this application round. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Once the deadline for submission has passed, NPS supervisors will review the applications and may contact candidates for a phone interview. Candidates who are not selected will be notified. Please allow about 4 weeks after the deadline before inquiring about the status of your application.
Quick Tips on How to Apply
#1 If you feel you need to bolster your resume or expand your knowledge base in a certain area, consider offering research assistance to an authority at your university and/or design a 1-credit reading course with an eminent scholar or practitioner.
#2 "Experience" is more than paid work. It is any activity that gives you the knowledge and ability to do something well. So include in the Universal Application all relevant research projects, academic extracurricular activities, and volunteer interests to show your initiative, leadership, and competency.
#3 Proofread everything. The qualification most sought after for any job or internship is strong communication skills so start off on the right foot with no spelling or grammatical errors in your application.
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