POSITION: Historic Preservation Intern DEADLINE: On-going

DEPARTMENT: Community Development/Planning/Historic Preservation SALARY: N/A

JOB SUMMARY: The Historic Preservation Intern Program is designed to ensure that interns receive a comprehensive level of historic preservation planning experiences. While studying as an intern, you will be expected to participate in some or all of the following, depending on the current activity in the office:

• Internal and external meetings;
• Historic Resource Surveys;
• Property Reviews, including historic research & architectural descriptions;
• Assist with special studies;
• Research (primary and secondary source research);
• Intergovernmental communication;
• Photography of buildings;
• Historic Preservation Event planning;
• Other office duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student Preferred;
• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn;
• Willingness to undertake a range of tasks;
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and related commonly used software (i.e., Word, Excel, Access);
• Experience providing excellent customer service;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Flexibility and desire to work on varying historic preservation projects;
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and good driving record;
• Spanish/English bilingual skills desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Must have the ability to:

• Work in a cooperative team environment and independently under general supervision;
• Gather and assemble information into an easily understood format;
• Produce written documents with clearly organized information, punctuation and grammar;
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material;
• Communicate using a telephone, email, fax and in person;
• Conduct field work;
• Assist historic preservation staff at community meetings;
• Conduct basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Office environment and field work;
• Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time;
• Busy office activity with frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Vision enough to interpret written documents;
• Communication skills enough to convey information to the public and other City employees;
• Mobility enough to inspect field sites, sometimes crossing over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.

Hours:
• Part-time, depending on the number of credit hours desired.

The City of Greeley Historic Preservation Office, housed in the Community Development Department/Planning Division, works with the public to further the preservation of historic resources through administration of the Greeley Historic Register, assisting property owners with National and/or State Register nominations, administration of incentives such as State Tax Credits and the Low Interest Loan Program, surveying historic areas to identify resources, public education about preservation, and provide staff assistance to the Greeley Historic Preservation Commission.

The mission of the Historic Preservation Commission is to identify, preserve and enhance Greeley’s historic resources. Through research, educational programs and economic incentives, the Commission will build upon public enthusiasm for the protection of the unique character of the community’s past and present for the future.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Interested applicants should submit a writing sample of at least 5 pages in length, list of professional and/or academic references and a resume.

Betsy Kellums
Greeley Historic Preservation Office
1100 10th Street, Ste. 201
Greeley, CO 80631

Email: betsy.kellums@greeleygov.com
Phone: 970.350.9222
Fax: 970.350.9895
Website: www.greeleygov.com/hp

Application:
• Please complete the Student Internship Application located at bottom of the Community Development Main Page.