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🔗Main Street Statewide Coordinator
Website UT State Historic Preservation Office
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) within the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement (CCE) is seeking qualified applicants for a new full-time, benefitted position to coordinate the Utah Main Street Program (UMSP).
This position has the ability to operate on or off the Wasatch Front through telework agreements. This position also will require travel away from home base to communities and events throughout the state.
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) within the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement (CCE) is seeking qualified applicants for a new full-time, benefitted position to coordinate the Utah Main Street Program (UMSP). The State of Utah is a member of the National Main Street Program, with 16 communities already committed to the program principles of economic vitality, promotions, design, and organization. This Statewide Coordinator position would serve as the main point of contact for the Utah Main Street Program (UMSP), develop and implement trainings, ensure community success in the program, manage the administrative needs of the program including grant administration and contracting, develop and maintain a data system to track and manage the program and its metrics, engage with planning departments, and in all ways promote the importance of the Main Street Program. Other duties will be to support the preservation efforts of the SHPO and its various program areas.
This position has the ability to operate on or off the Wasatch Front through telework agreements. This position also will require travel away from home base to communities and events throughout the state.
Suggested Pay Range: $22 – $27/hour plus benefits
Principle Duties
Support the UMSP Advisory Committee and assist in convening appropriate state-level subcommittees.
Ensures maintenance of files, records, policies, procedures, and other reference material important to the efficient operations.
Manages the Main Street Program budget.
Provides excellent customer service and responds courteously and professionally by phone, mail, email, and in-person to inquiries.
Main Street Coordinator will sometimes be required to work outside the traditional work week/schedule dependent on community partner needs.
Tracks and evaluates state and local program progress, and based on this information, recommends necessary changes to program policy development;
Leads and educates communities on program reporting, and analyzes local program performance and gaps;
Develops communications and outreach tools and promotes the program statewide to partners and interested communities, including web and social media content;
Reviews applications for initial program acceptance and subsequent status advancement or lowering based on the established Tier system and requirements;
Researches and analyzes best practices from other states that could be applied to program management, metrics, and educational efforts;
Improves documents and forms necessary to keep the program running efficiently;
Provides training, technical expertise and assistance to the Main Street communities and partner agencies; develops and/or offers workshops, webinars, coaching, and on-site assistance either independently or with partners, and
Coordinates and develops training curriculum; plans and customizes training based on program tiers, community needs and work plans.
Coordinates closely with SHPO historic buildings staff to maximize the effectiveness of UMSP and other SHPO historic preservation programs;
Supports Historic Preservation efforts statewide both in Main Street and beyond.
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NCPE Internships: Eligibility & How to Apply
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 $15.00 or $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. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages preferred. May be .doc, .docx or PDF. 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
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