Job: Historic Structures Intern

Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time position at $24.50 per hour, funded for a total of 1200 hours (approximately 6-7 months of full-time employment). All NCPE internships accrue 4 hours of PTO for every 80 hours worked.

Institution/Location: Work will include a combination of in-person office work and field survey and documentation. This in-person internship opportunity will be based at either Catoctin Mountain Park (Thurmont, MD), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (Harpers Ferry, WV), or Monocacy National Battlefield (Frederick, MD).

Application Deadline: November 17th, 2026

Brief Description: This is a full-time position that requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. Knowledge of historic preservation, historic architecture, and architectural conservation with an associated degree in one or more of these fields preferred. Experience with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Properties and National Register of Historic Places required. Strong computer, research, and writing skills essential, while interest or experience working with complex and multi-faceted histories is preferred. Working knowledge of photographic equipment, geospatial equipment and systems (GNSS units and ArcGIS), and graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop and Bridge) beneficial. Other requirements include a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive independently to remote work locations in the National Capital Region.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: A start date for this internship has not been listed. More information about the position can be found here: PreserveNet