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🔗Preservation Intern
Website Pittock Mansion Society
Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families.
PITTOCK MANSION SOCIETY
PRESERVATION INTERN
Description
Pittock Mansion Society seeks a highly skilled historic preservation intern, to work with our Preservation Committee and staff at Portland’s Pittock Mansion. This grant-funded “paid” internship is open to aspiring historic preservation specialists, archivists, historians, and cultural resource management consultants. Architecture, communications, technical writing, or engineering backgrounds are a plus, but are not a requirement. Highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will include supporting Preservation Committee members and Pittock Mansion staff with historical research, technical writing, records management, and developing recommendations in accordance with The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Additional opportunities may be available, based upon expertise and interest. This position is located at the Pittock Mansion campus in Portland, Oregon.
Responsibilities
Assist in the identification, organization and cataloging of historic documents, drawings, plans, photographs, and studies related to the construction and maintenance of the Mansion and supporting structures and landscape
Assist with technical writing, including compilation of existing studies into a single comprehensive Pittock Mansion Building Preservation Plan
Assist in the identification of unreliable, dated, and missing information related to the construction and maintenance of the Mansion, to inform future studies and completion of the Pittock Mansion Building Preservation Plan
Develop a preliminary plan to identify missing and store extant building artifacts
Plan, attend, and support Preservation Committee meetings
Contribute to Pittock Mansion Society culture, initiatives, and learning programs.
Potential for hands-on condition assessment and material analysis dependent on skill and interest
Potential for contributing to briefing papers for the Preservation Committee, Board of Directors, City of Portland, and potential donors
Qualifications and Terms
Studies in Historic Preservation, Archival Studies, or closely related field
Evidence of strong technical writing skills
Ability to work independently
Graphic presentation skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
A minimum of two references
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to be part of building a sustainable approach to long-term preservation of the Pittock Mansion campus and surrounding gardens. You will report directly to the Director of Facilities and Operations and will work with a diverse set of committee members, including professionals holding degrees and/or experience in architecture, historic preservation, horticulture, engineering, museum management, risk management, and project management. You will also be part of the larger Pittock team who manages and executes the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Pittock Mansion, its collection and engagement with the public. The duration for this opportunity is approximately 1,040 hours, to be completed within a twelve-month period, flexible work weeks to be negotiated upon appointment. Salary is $20/hour for approximately 20 hours per week.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@pittockmansion.org. Please include “Preservation Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Qualified candidates must complete a background check prior to hiring.
Physical Activities/ Other Conditions
Ability to work in a shared / open space office environment
Ability to travel locally for research and meetings
Workstations may not be in a climate-controlled environment
Wearing personal protective equipment (e.g., face covering, gloves) may be required
Light to medium work that includes moving objects up to thirty pounds
Opportunity for remote work
About Pittock Mansion:
Pittock Mansion is a 1914 historic house museum and one of Portland’s top tourist destinations. Pittock Mansion Society, a private nonprofit organization, collaborates with the City of Portland, Parks, and Recreation to operate the Mansion. The premises include the Mansion, the Gate Lodge, and the Garage with beautiful gardens adjacent to the Pittock Viewpoint. Our mission at Pittock Mansion Society is to inspire understanding and stewardship of Portland history through the Mansion, its collections, and programs.
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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