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🔗Getty Graduate Internship
Getty Conservation Institute
Four internships are available in the area of Built Heritage/Architecture:
GCI: Buildings and Sites, African American Historic Places, Los Angeles Project (AAHPLA)
African American Historic Places, Los Angeles Project (AAHPLA) is a collaborative project with Los Angeles City Planning, Office of Historic Resources (OHR) to identify, protect, and celebrate the city’s Black heritage. The project provides the opportunity to rethink historic preservation policies and processes to better support social justice and equity goals and offers a potential model for future initiatives related to other communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The intern will work with the GCI and City to contribute to the project in areas such as community engagement, the development of neighborhood preservation strategies, and potentially project dissemination and training components. Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the conservation profession, graduates from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in and commitment to conserving African American heritage. More information on AAHPLA can be found here.
GCI: Buildings and Sites, Archaeological Site Conservation and Management Initiative (ASCM)
The Archaeological Site Conservation and Management Initiative (ASCM) engages in research, training, dissemination, and field projects to answer needs of the field including capacity building, impacts of climate change, and preventive conservation measures such as shelters and reburial, all with the aim of translating theory into practice. The intern’s responsibilities will encompass a range of activities supporting research, implementation measures, monitoring and evaluation, and assisting in the creation of dissemination content. The intern will also support field projects currently being developed.
GCI: Buildings and Sites, Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI)
The Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI) aims to advance the conservation of modern built heritage internationally. The intern may be involved in a variety of projects, including assisting in the implementation of a hybrid in-person/online training course on conserving modern architecture, assisting with bibliographic research, and contributing to publications, dissemination, and the broader work of the initiative. More information on CMAI can be found here.
GCI: Buildings and Sites, Earthen Architecture Initiative (EAI)
The Earthen Architecture Initiative offers the intern an opportunity to collaborate with architects, engineers, and conservators while contributing to ongoing international projects and strategic research. Through involvement with the Seismic Retrofitting Project in Peru, the intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of historic earthen heritage, including seismic vulnerabilities and the challenges of retrofitting, monitoring, and maintenance. The intern will also contribute to the development of educational resources for the International Course on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture and support research for the Initiative’s future strategy, engaging specifically with climate change adaptation and disaster risk preparedness. Additionally, they will gain experience working on large-scale international initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders at the international level. Candidates with a background in heritage conservation and experience with earthen buildings are preferred, along with strong research skills, basic understanding of structural engineering concepts, and familiarity with design and construction tools. More information about EAI can be found here.
A full list of the GCI’s Buildings and Sites department’s projects can be found here.
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!
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