Point Reyes National Seashore Historic Preservation Paid Intern

This intern position is within the Division of Integrated Resource Management at Point Reyes National Seashore, in Marin County California. The incumbent will work with the Seashore Historic Preservation Team under the super vision of the Exhibit Specialist. The work consists of office, shop, and fieldwork on structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Position is geared toward hands-on treatment of historic structures and preservation practices as they apply to the carpentry and masonry trades, and will involve working with park preservation specialists on this year’s projects. Intern will develop hands-on techniques in historic fabric repair and conservation on structures ranging from vernacular, rustic barns, Victorian era main houses, and a National Historic Landmark Lifesaving Station. Projects may require working on historic roofs at heights. The intern will be employed through the Point Reyes National Seashore Association and report to an Association employee. The intern will receive technical on site supervision from the Historic Preservation Crew. The internships are for twelve weeks, 40 hours per week, in Point Reyes National Seashore. Pay is twelve dollars per hour and housing  is provided. Exact starting dates will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes and a short statement of interest to contact below, along with any questions. Application deadline is April 29,2016.   Kevin Palo Exhibits Specialist Point Reyes National Seashore Historic Preservation Crew kevin_palo@nps.gov 415-464-5126