PROJECT SUMMARY

In 2024, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will celebrate its 75th anniversary through a yearlong celebration including special events, publications, digital products, and public outreach campaigns. The 75th Anniversary intern will help to compile needed historical background information on the history of the organization, in particular, the major programs and initiatives of the organization. A particular focus will be on understanding the history of Trust historic sites particularly where the contemporary expansion of those histories would be beneficial. The intern should have good writing and research skills and will be asked to review historical documents and to compile information in fact-based descriptions. This information will be used to create content for publications, digital platforms and public engagement.

National Trust internships are temporary experiential learning opportunities with no expectation of employment at the conclusion of the internship.

For this internship, the National Trust is offering a stipend of $4,000 to help offset expenses. The period of the internship would be from approximately June 10 – August 2 for approximately 28 hours per week (some flexibility of end dates may be available).

DUTIES

The Marketing Division is seeking an intern with editorial, writing, marketing and historic research background to assist in discovering, writing and compiling information and background related to the history of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Strong research and writing skills are desired. The 75th Anniversary intern will compile research and written content related to the organization’s major programs, and initiatives over the years. This data will be used to create content for communications and marketing publications, digital platforms, and channels. Research related to photography and imagery will also be beneficial. The majority of this work may be done remotely. There may be some travel to archives at the University of Maryland.

This internship is posted as a remote opportunity but candidates available to work in the DC area and to do research on site at the University of Maryland are preferred.

EDUCATIONAL VALUE TO THE INTERN

The intern will gain experience under the mentorship of respected preservation and museum professionals and marketing and communications in an educational setting at one of the nation’s leading arts & cultural and non-profit advocacy organizations. Working within the Marketing Division of the National Trust. The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in educational programming offered via the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s organization-wide internship program. Students may also be eligible for college or graduate school academic credit at the discretion of their institution.

Specifically, the intern will gain knowledge in the following areas:

• Marketing and communications content
• Historical research and writing
• Interpretation of historical research for public audiences.

At the end of the project the intern will have a portfolio of written materials to be used for the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the National Trust including background and research, marketing materials, and communications channels which can be added to their professional portfolio in support of their future career pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong writing skills, able to summarize accurately historical research into briefs and concise descriptions.
• Ability to conduct original historical research using archival documents, books, and papers.
• Understanding of historical research archives and libraries.
• Strong editorial skills, compiling a compendium of information across 7 decades
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization. Basic project-organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and achieve results with supervision, including ability to interact professionally with key internal and external stakeholders as needed. Public contact and ability to work successfully in close proximity to others required.
• Strong organizational skills required, with ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently, and meet deadlines in a timely fashion
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions required. Able to handle frequently changing and/or unscheduled tasks with accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Friendly and professional demeanor on the phone and in writing, with ability to speak and write clearly in English. Bi-lingual language skills a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse colleagues; connections to or experience helping to engage culturally diverse audiences and partners a plus. Bi-lingual language skills (especially English/Spanish) a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Familiarity with other software a plus familiarity with library databases and archives.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, maintaining productivity and communications to meet deadlines and goals, is required.
• Bachelor’s level studies (or equivalent years of experience) required; current or rising juniors, seniors or graduate students preferred. Studies or demonstrated interest in related subject matter preferred history, marketing, communications, interpretation.

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