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Paid internship opportunity at the Texas Historical Commission (THC) for the summer of 2012. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. 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. Students will learn about the impact that historic preservation programs can have on a community’s economic development. Working with THC staff and programs will expose the interns to the various and exciting vocational opportunities in the field of historic preservation, with the goal of encouraging more students from underrepresented ethnic groups to pursue careers in this field upon graduation. 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).

Eligibility:

U.S. citizens of African, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, or Native American/Hawaiian/Alaskan heritage

Junior level or above

Enrolled in a college or university in Texas, or a Texas resident attending school out-of-state

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system (or comparable GPA)

Prior recipients are ineligible

For More Information:

Diversity Internship information, goals, and application materials (link <http://www.z2systems.com/nps//servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=thc&emailId=449f7f9b026cfc61103352a27e3460504m514449&linkId=319&targetUrl=http://www.z2systems.com/np/viewDocument?orgId=thc&id=e201e61b33c60eb90133fb0af84c0041> )

Diversity Internship flyer to share with students and post on appropriate school bulletin boards (link <http://www.z2systems.com/nps//servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=thc&emailId=449f7f9b026cfc61103352a27e3460504m514449&linkId=318&targetUrl=http://www.z2systems.com/np/viewDocument?orgId=thc&id=e201e61b33c60eb90133fb0a468d0040> ) 

Apply Before: 12/14/2011
Job Number: 2011120
Salary: $3,178 – $5,559 per month

This position manages and implements a preservation program for the City of Independence Community Development Department.  Responsibilities include developing the preservation plan component of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, performs research and analyses of proposed changes in the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, and will research and apply for preservation grants.  Duties include the administration of the Harry S. Truman Heritage District, conducting inspections of properties within the district for variance of the ordinance, administration of the City’s participation in the Certified Local Government Program and preparation of reports to state and federal agencies regarding restoration and rehabilitation projects, and provide staff support to the City’s Heritage Commission.

To see the full description of this posting go to http://www.indepmo.org/HR/JobDetails.aspx?id=2011120

To apply go to www.indepmo.org/hr