Maine Preservation is the statewide nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation of Maine's irreplaceable architectural heritage.  We seek a self-motivated summer intern currently enrolled in a historic preservation graduate program to assist our Executive Director and Preservation Outreach Committee with the 12th annual Most Endangered Historic Properties Program. 

This highly rewarding and guaranteed memorable nine-week internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills while learning how preservation really works – up close and personal.  You will work closely with preservation professionals and property owners.  You will acquire a greater understanding and appreciation for the public and private sector roles in protecting, preserving and advocating for threatened historic resources. 

In addition to five weeks with Maine Preservation, we are offering a bonus hands-on opportunity - four weeks of direct experience with Les Fossel, Trustee and owner of Restoration Resources, a premier building conservation firm in Alna, Maine.

Dates of Internship:  May 29 to July 31, 2007 (nine weeks) - approximately 360 hours.

Stipend and Housing:  Compensation is provided at an hourly rate by Restoration Resources (based upon experience) while on the job.  Complimentary housing is included in a charming, 18th century farmhouse.  Maine Preservation provides no stipend; however, housing in a historic setting is included as are some meals and “insiders tours.” 

Intern Responsibilities with Maine Preservation will include:

• Site visits to newly nominated properties
• Research of status of previously listed properties
• Preparation of press releases and website information
• Preparation or promotional articles, including photos and captions, for summer issue of Maine Preservation News and other magazines/press/media
• Preparation of display materials, photographs, graphics and photo captions
• Participation and help at press conference

Intern Responsibilities with Restoration Resources will be determined.

Please email your letter of interest, resume and a brief preservation-related writing sample (Word attachments only) by March 30, 2007 to Roxanne Eflin, Executive Director, maineprs@gwi.net.

For more information and to view photos of Most Endangered alumni properties, visit www.mainepreservation.org.