Laura Burghardt and Meagan Baco of HISTPRES are available for interviews, articles, lectures + conferences. We are expert in the history of the preservation movement, education + employment. From posting over 2,000 preservation opportunities for emerging professionals since March 2010, we specialize in describing current trends in available preservation employment. We are happy to participate in your discussions! Please email Meagan at info@histpres.com with your questions and comments.
Presentations by HISTPRES:
National Preservation Conference, National Trust for Historic Preservation [Buffalo, NY + October 19-22, 2011]
“Preservation Generation: Survey of Current Trends in Preservation Education + Employment”
Articles about HISTPRES:
American Historical Association [February 16, 2011]
“Jobs and Careers in History: Interview with Priya Chhaya”
“To get started on your search for public history jobs, Chhaya recommends HISTPRES to find unique historic preservation jobs, particularly for novices.”
Preservation North Carolina [November 23, 2010]
“Preservation Job-Hunting Blues? Try HISTPRES!”
“If you are looking for employment or even an internship, HISTPRES is the website for you. Laura Burghardt, a native of Western NC who herself has been working in the Winston-Salem area recently, and Meagan Baco developed HISTPRES to display job openings in the field of preservation, especially jobs for those starting out in the field.
Not only can you search for openings, but you can also submit your resume for review. The website offers a consultation package for sale called Resume Review. The service includes a resume review, custom job suggestions, and guidance in preparing a job or internship application.”
National Trust for Historic Preservation, Career Center [September 22, 2010]
“Preservation Careers: Getting Your Foot in the (Four-Paneled) Door”
“The National Trust for Historic Preservation is home to the Preservation Career Center, a jobs board and resource center dedicated to allowing preservationists to pursue their passion. We recently stumbled upon HISTPRES, a website and resume review business that focuses on finding jobs in historic preservation for young professionals.
Inspired by our recent article “10 Ways to Gain Experience in Preservation,” the Preservation Career Center interviewed Meagan Baco and Laura Burghardt, the founders of HISTPRES, to learn more about this great resource for young professionals and those new to the preservation field.”
Articles by Meagan Baco:
National Trust for Historic Preservation, Blog [October 13, 2011]
“Young Preservationists Take on the City of Good Neighbors”
2 Find your Home, Real Estate Guide [June 2011]
“Benefits of Owning a Home in a National Register Historic District”
Painting for Preservation, Blog [August 20, 2011]
“Another Chapter for Fairfield Library?”
The Allentown Neighbor, Newsletter [Summer 2011, Volume 46, Number 2]
“How to Get a Tax Credit on Your Allentown Home”
