Paid internship opportunity at the Texas Historical Commission for the summer of 2012.
Deadline for applications is 31 January 2012. See details here: http://www.thc.state.tx.us/awards/awdfellows.shtml
The THC created the Diversity Internship in Historic Preservation to build interest in and awareness of careers in historic preservation, specifically among students from underrepresented ethnic groups. This initiative targets undergraduate and graduate students to encourage their interest in pursuing fields of study in history, preservation, architecture, archeology, downtown revitalization, and heritage tourism.
Diversity interns will complete a rotation among all divisions headquartered in Austin the first week, and then complete a special project in a previously determined division based on the student’s primary interest. More information on specific internship projects available for the summer of 2012 can be found in the application materials at the link below. Diversity interns will receive a $5,000 stipend provided by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission for an eight-week internship (40-hour week). Interns will work under the supervision of the THC, at its headquarters in Austin, and/or “in the field” with its historic sites and local preservation partners. Brief progress reports will be required, both during the employment period and at the conclusion of the student’s internship.