What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Livable Frederick position at Frederick County Government?
Time commitment: 20 hours per week
Length of Internship: 14 weeks
About Livable Frederick:
The Livable Frederick Planning & Design Office is Frederick County’s comprehensive planning department, which houses a growing Historic Preservation Program. Ongoing Program efforts include:
• Developing historic and cultural heritage components of County planning documents.
• Partnering with the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society in the preparation of the first countywide African American Historic Context Statement and Cultural Resource Survey.
• Administering the County’s Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program.
• Managing the Frederick County Register of Historic Places, including working directly with property owners interested in nomination to the Register.
• Developing the County’s first Rural Historic Preservation District.
About the Internship:
The intern will have an opportunity to gain professional public sector planning experience in a team environment, as well as to expand their professional network. Under the direction of the Historic Preservation Planners, the intern will contribute to special projects, research, and analysis regarding various historic preservation issues. The internship hours will be flexible to accommodate the student’s school schedule.
• Conduct historic research and write architectural descriptions of properties seeking local designation
• Assist with the county-wide context study of African American history through conducting research, indexing resources, assisting with oral histories, and writing historic narratives.
• Prepare portions of reports for local historic designation process
• Support public education and outreach efforts
• Participate in staff meetings as available
Length of Internship: 14 weeks
About Livable Frederick:
The Livable Frederick Planning & Design Office is Frederick County’s comprehensive planning department, which houses a growing Historic Preservation Program. Ongoing Program efforts include:
• Developing historic and cultural heritage components of County planning documents.
• Partnering with the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society in the preparation of the first countywide African American Historic Context Statement and Cultural Resource Survey.
• Administering the County’s Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program.
• Managing the Frederick County Register of Historic Places, including working directly with property owners interested in nomination to the Register.
• Developing the County’s first Rural Historic Preservation District.
About the Internship:
The intern will have an opportunity to gain professional public sector planning experience in a team environment, as well as to expand their professional network. Under the direction of the Historic Preservation Planners, the intern will contribute to special projects, research, and analysis regarding various historic preservation issues. The internship hours will be flexible to accommodate the student’s school schedule.
• Conduct historic research and write architectural descriptions of properties seeking local designation
• Assist with the county-wide context study of African American history through conducting research, indexing resources, assisting with oral histories, and writing historic narratives.
• Prepare portions of reports for local historic designation process
• Support public education and outreach efforts
• Participate in staff meetings as available
- College student with an exemplary academic record majoring in Public History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
- Self-starter capable of working independently
- Excellent customer service skills and comfortable working with the public
- Well organized and detail-oriented
- Strong writing and editing skills
- General computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Salary : $15
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