All posts in Preservation Trades/Historic Site Maintenance
Featured Opportunity: Window Restoration Specialist,
Northwood Restoration, NY
Job Description
Northwood Restoration, a historic window restoration company in Western New York, is looking for a full time or part-time employee to restore windows to historic homes and buildings. Excellent position for person with passion for hands-on preserving of Featured Job: Facility Manager,
Melrose Plantation, LA
Job Description
Melrose Plantation is seeking a part-time caretaker/Facility Manager for the maintenance of historic properties owned by a non-profit association in Natchitoches Parish Louisiana.Job Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include maintenance and housekeeping of a historic house museum and 8 support structures. Decorative Plasterer,
Architect of the Capitol, DC
Job Description
- Performs difficult and intricate decorative maintenance and repair on unusual, unique, and historically priceless plaster walls, ceilings, cornices, and moldings. Maintains and repairs plaster walls, ceilings, cornices, and moldings in the Senate Office Buildings, which are among the most
Carpenter,
Oak Grove Restoration Company
An award-winning, general contracting firm specializing in historic preservation, restoration, and renovation is hiring carpenters to join its skilled craftsman team. We are looking for qualified candidates with sophisticated carpentry skills to perform essential carpentry work as part of a project
Student Worker,
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Oregon Parks and Recreation is looking for high school or college student currently enrolled in or having identified a field of specialization in Parks and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or other related degree who want to develop
Caretaker,
Historic Strawberry Mansion, PA
The caretakers will be compensated on a work-for-rent basis. This arrangement will require two individuals to live on-site at the Mansion in a 2-bedroom apartment on the third floor, with private bath. The caretakers are offered a shared kitchen, free
Internship,
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Montgomery County Office of Communications, PA
The Peter Wentz Farmstead, a restored 18th century Pennsylvania-German home and farm, is looking for a summer intern interested in a career in history or museums. The internship offers experience with a broad range of museum responsibilities including:
- Public and
On-Site Caretaker, Matchless Mine,
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, CO
The On-Site Caretaker is responsible for monitoring the after-hours security of the historic Matchless Mine, providing outstanding customer service when interacting with visitors (both authorized and unauthorized) and performing light maintenance and cleaning duties. In exchange for this labor, the Caretaker is provided the
Research Internship,
Department of Archaeology and Landscapes, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, VA
The Department of Archaeology and Landscapes at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is offering one funded research position for May 28 through July 26. This internship is intended for early-phase graduate students and advanced undergraduates who have previous field training
Park Manager 3, Rockefeller State Park,
Office of Parks, Recreation + Historic Preservation, NYS
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the General Park Manager 1, the selected candidate:
Job Responsibilities
- Plans and supervises maintenance and operations at Rockefeller State Park Preserve;
- inspects and evaluates
Preservationist, Adams National Historical Park,
National Park Service, MA
This position being advertised is assigned to the Maintenance Division at Adams National Historical Park located in Quincy, Massachusetts. This is a full-time TERM position not-to-exceed 13-months and may be extended up to a period of 4-years. The selectee will
Preservationist, Grand Teton National Park,
National Park Service, WY
This position is located in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming under the Western Center for Historic Preservation. Incumbent receives on-the-job training and performs duties involving a variety of carpentry tasks that include interior and exterior work on historic structures.
Research Specialist,
Civilian Conservation Corps, TX
Under the direction of the State Parks Historic Sites and Structures Program Director, this position is responsible for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Initiative development, to include: compilation of CCC facilities' architectural and infrastructure repairs/restoration assessments; research and identify potential
Mellon Conservation Fellow,
Historic New England
Historic New England is seeking applications for a twelve-month postgraduate fellowship in conservation beginning in the fall of 2013. Historic New England, the oldest and largest regional preservation organization in the United States, owns and operates thirty-six historic house
Outdoor Sculpture Conservation,
Central Park Conservancy, NYC
The Central Park Conservancy (CPC), with grants from The Charles Evans Hughes Memorial Foundation, Inc. and the New England Society in the City of New York, is offering summer positions in outdoor sculpture conservation. CPC is a private, not-for-profit
Seasonal Park Ranger I (Illinois River Forks State Park) ,
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
- There is (1) Seasonal , full-time position with Oregon Parks and
Preservation Internship, Fallingwater,
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, PA
Fallingwater, the architectural masterwork designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is seeking a summer intern to work with the Director of Preservation. The purpose of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s operation of Fallingwater is to preserve, maintain and make available
Caretaker,
The Highlands Historical Society, PA
Part-time Caretaker position available at historic mansion in Fort Washington. Live on premises. Reduced rent in exchange for services. Responsible for monitoring occasional weekend and/or evening events, security, cleaning, light yard work, and some maintenance. Non-smoking couple. No Pets.
Job Responsibilities
High Conservation/Historic Preservation Worker,
Department of Natural Resources, State of Illinois
Recurring position related to maintenance of site recreation programs such as camping, picnicking, hunting, fishing, trail use and day use.
Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
- 18 years of age or older
- Selective Service Number (Males 18 through 26 years of age)
- Ability to work specified work
Historic Site Coordinator,
Wisconsin Historical Society
The Historic Site Director is a professional position with responsibility for overall administration and supervision of a Historic Site. To view a copy of the position description click Historic Site Coordinator . A Well Qualified Candidate Will Have: A passionate
Nederland Mining Museum Coordinator,
Boulder County, Parks & Open Space Department, CO
Boulder County's Parks & Open Space Department has an opening for a full-time, seasonal employee to assist with cultural history educational programming at an off-site location. The position is housed at the Mining Museum in Nederland to be open
Carpentry Worker,
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, TX
Open to all qualified U.S. citizens. You do not have to be a current or former government employee to be considered for this position. This recruitment will be used to fill seasonal appointments. These appointments are established as not to
Mason Helper,
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, TX
This recruitment will be used to fill seasonal appointments. This appointment is established as Not to Exceed 1 year. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance, repair, and stabilization of structures and surfaces of brick,
Woodworkers, Cabinetmakers, Finishers ,
Timberlane, Inc, PA
Timberlane, Inc., the leading US manufacturer of custom exterior window shutters is seeking ENTRY LEVEL WOODWORKERS , EXPERIENCED WOODWORKERS /CABINETMAKERS , and ENTRY LEVEL and EXPERIENCED FINISHERS to join our dynamic company and manufacturing staff. These positions will involve
Conservation/Historic Preservation Worker,
State of Illinois
Under immediate supervision of the Site Manager and on a temporary basis not to exceed 6 months, performs a variety of unskilled manual labor, maintenance and janitorial duties at the historic site. Assists site staff in the maintenance of grounds; maintains
Expert at Historic Building Techiniques and Stone Carvers,
Providence Pictures
I am looking to recreate a piece of historical architecture based on the rock-cut tombs of Petra. The purpose of this model is to test out ancient methods of building by using academic knowledge to create a one-of-a-kind experimental example
Historic Resources Specialist II ,
MS Department of Archives and History
This is highly professional work that involves performance at a career level of historic resources work in an assigned specialty area (archaeological, archival cataloging, and preservation, reference and patron services, records management, historic preservation, historical education and interpretation and collections
Historic Sites Internship (Two Positions),
Homestead Prairie Farm, IL
Two 28 week internships with start date in May. Regular work week Monday through Friday plus alternating weekend duty with compensatory time off.
Job Responsibilities
Interpretation The intern will assist in the third person interpretation of Homestead Prairie Farm. The main feature is Park Operation Manager,
Four Freedoms Park Conservancy, NYC
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is a newly opened memorial to President Franklin Roosevelt on Roosevelt Island, in New York City. The memorial was designed by Louis Kahn and opened to the public in October of 2012. The
The Faith and John Meem Preservation Trades Internship,
Historic Sante Fe Foundation, NM
Heritage preservation of nearly any kind depends ultimately on a team of skilled workers who have learned the ethics and approaches of preservation as well as the disciplines of their own trades. In particular, the knowledge and skills associated with
Decorative Plasterer,
Architect of the Capitol, DC
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the
Preservation Manager,
Oatlands, VA
Manage preservation of buildings at Oatlands, including
- Preservation and conservation projects
- Capital projects
- Management of custodial and housekeeping staff on preservation projects and routine maintenance
- Organize and maintain records and documentation
- Create RFPs and solicit bids; negotiate with and manage contractors
- Forecast and execute cyclical maintenance
Summer Internships 2013,
National Center for Preservation Technology + Training, LA
It’s more than just a job… it’s your future. Get hands-on experience and build your resume while preserving the history of our country. Summer internships at NCPTT provide students and recent graduates an opportunity to undertake laboratory or field research in
Historic Site Operations Supervisor,
Historic Preservation Division, Prince William County, VA
The Historic Preservation Division is dedicated to the preservation of Prince William County's historic structures and interiors, archaeological resources, natural resources, and historic landscapes. The Division is tasked with identifying and protecting cultural and historic resources, preservation and rehabilitation of






