Career Opportunities
Preservation Interns, by means of programs and outreach, support and communicate PPS’s public message regarding the importance of historic preservation in Providence. Interns contribute to the general operation of the organization; work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers, and board members on programs and events as needed; and seek to generally promote historic preservation and PPS.
Specific responsibilities may include
- Educational Programming
- Work to implement diverse educational initiatives to help build an informed audience for the organization. Research and create content for educational/public programming.
- Most Endangered Properties Program (MEP)
- Solicit and research nominations; prepare supporting documentation; plan annual photography exhibit:; coordinate gallery exhibit logistics, marketing, and implementation; prepare press releases; design postcard (and additional print collateral) and coordinate mailing and distribution; plan and coordinate gallery reception and exhibit.
- Annual Historic Preservation Awards
- Coordinate with staff to assist in the design of the nomination form; coordinate mailing and solicitation of nominations from general public, membership, architects, developers, non-profits, and others.
- Public Inquiries/ Technical Assistance
- Field inquiries from the public on preservation issues and suggest appropriate resources, government offices, neighborhood associations, local non-profits, etc.
- Other:
- Annual Meeting “Year-In-Review”: prepare text and images on preservation projects and advocacy initiatives for PowerPoint presentation at the annual meeting.
- PPS Communications: prepare newsletter articles and photographs for all preservation-related issues and write updates about programs and preservation projects. Responsible for preservation/advocacy website content and updates.
- PPS Special Events: Craft and implement preservation message within special events. Work as needed with development staff in planning, and staffing special events.
The successful applicant must have an interest in the field of historic preservation and architectural history, and preferably some educational background in history, architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, or a related field. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are necessary, as well as organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple ongoing tasks and special projects.
How to apply:
Email letter of interest, resume, and a brief writing sample to:
Paul Wackrow
Advocacy & Education Coordinator
Providence Preservation Society
pwackrow@ppsri.org
Contact: Paul Wackrow pwackrow@ppsri.org