Historic Preservation/Building Arts Internship
Position Description:
The Historic Preservation/Building Arts Intern shadows the Library Director and Timrod Committee Members who oversee efforts for the library. The Library Director and Committee Chairs are responsible for coaching the Intern in Timrod brand standards and history. The intern can expect to plan, develop, and execute library initiatives with an emphasis on historical practices. The intern will assist the Library Director and Board President in developing building repair and maintenance plans while keeping with the original designs and historical aspects of the building. The intern will research and report on building preservation and historical building registry requirements. The intern will assist in developing a long-term preservation plan and budget forecast.
Interns will be given leadership opportunities throughout the extent of the program, as well as the opportunity to make decisions and take extensive responsibility for the library’s archival efforts. Our hope is that your time with us is spent gaining real-world knowledge, skills, and preparation. Many people attracted to this position desire to learn archival practices in a real-world setting while developing best practices for an individual organization.
Objectives:
Requirements:
Expected Hours:
Our hours of operation are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday) and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Saturday), with the occasional Sunday or after-hours event. Internship schedules will fit for both parties. An interns’ weekly schedule will be modified to balance any after-hours event that requires their presence.
Dates of Internship:
Fall, spring, and summer internships are available. Specific dates will be determined during the interview process. All internships are approximately 12 weeks in length.
Paid Internship:
Thanks to a grant awarded by the Saul Alexander Foundation, all 2025 internships will be paid. Summer interns work 20 hours/week and are paid $1,000 per month. Pay for fall or spring internships is determined during the interview process, based on the hours one can work.
Position Description:
The Historic Preservation/Building Arts Intern shadows the Library Director and Timrod Committee Members who oversee efforts for the library. The Library Director and Committee Chairs are responsible for coaching the Intern in Timrod brand standards and history. The intern can expect to plan, develop, and execute library initiatives with an emphasis on historical practices. The intern will assist the Library Director and Board President in developing building repair and maintenance plans while keeping with the original designs and historical aspects of the building. The intern will research and report on building preservation and historical building registry requirements. The intern will assist in developing a long-term preservation plan and budget forecast.
Interns will be given leadership opportunities throughout the extent of the program, as well as the opportunity to make decisions and take extensive responsibility for the library’s archival efforts. Our hope is that your time with us is spent gaining real-world knowledge, skills, and preparation. Many people attracted to this position desire to learn archival practices in a real-world setting while developing best practices for an individual organization.
Objectives:
- Develop a Building Repair Plan based on current needs.
- Develop a Maintenance Plan for long-term planning of future, expected needs.
- Research and report on historic building registry requirements.
- Explore grants for historic building repairs and funding.
- Develop a budget forecast for future repairs and upkeep.
- Explore and suggest areas needing improvement or preservation.
- College junior or senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Requirements:
- Proactive desire to go above and beyond role requirements.
- Proven aptitude in troubleshooting, problem solving, and the ability to exercise good judgment on a daily basis.
- Ability to identify projects, work, and areas of opportunity and to prioritize work appropriately and independently.
- Desire to innovate and redesign approach.
- Self-motivated.
- Proven leadership skills (leading self and leading others) with the ability to influence, inspire, and lead from any role.
- Desire to grow and be developed on an individual level.
- Attention to detail.
Expected Hours:
Our hours of operation are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday) and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Saturday), with the occasional Sunday or after-hours event. Internship schedules will fit for both parties. An interns’ weekly schedule will be modified to balance any after-hours event that requires their presence.
Dates of Internship:
Fall, spring, and summer internships are available. Specific dates will be determined during the interview process. All internships are approximately 12 weeks in length.
Paid Internship:
Thanks to a grant awarded by the Saul Alexander Foundation, all 2025 internships will be paid. Summer interns work 20 hours/week and are paid $1,000 per month. Pay for fall or spring internships is determined during the interview process, based on the hours one can work.