Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working with Preservation North Carolina!
Myrick Howard Preservation Internship
The Intern will conduct property inspections during the summer (May to July), working closely with the Properties Director and Regional Directors (RDs), attend weekly staff meetings and may assist with membership events.
Work location and schedule:
This is an hourly position (40 hours per week) that will require travel using the candidate’s personal vehicle throughout the state. Mostly remote with some in-office work possible in Raleigh, based on the candidate’s location. PNC’s typical business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm with likelihood for earlier/later hours to accommodate Property Owner schedules.
Qualifications:
Personal vehicle with valid NC driver’s license; personal computer to access business files online; impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills are imperative; excellent oral and written communications skills; willingness to take initiative; outgoing and personable manner; ability to effectively communicate with property owners, staff, donors and the general public; knowledge of computer systems and data and word processing software including Office 365, Microsoft Word and Excel. Interest in historic preservation is a plus.
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This is an hourly position with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.
To be considered for this role, send your cover letter and resume to Dawn Williams, HR & Properties Director by 5pm on February 27th. No phone inquiries please.
The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation Internship
The Intern will conduct a feasibility study during the summer (May to July) both remotely and in Magnolia (Duplin County) on the Stanford Community Center. The study will entail a comprehensive analysis assessing the adaptive reuse of the property consulting with experts in the field and Preservation North Carolina staff. Work will include evaluating the property’s structural condition, zoning restrictions, environmental impact, and financial costs to determine the project’s legally, physically, and economic viability.
The Intern reports to the HR & Properties Director and will work closely with professionals and Preservation North Carolina staff to research site specific conditions and approaches for adaptive reuse of the property.
Work Location and Schedule:
This is an hourly position (40 hours per week) for 12-weeks that will be based remotely with travel using personal vehicle to Magnolia for onsite needs. Lodging will be provided if not within a two-hour drive from Magnolia.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3rd year collegiate work or combination of training/education in architecture, planning, development or similar real estate project; attention to detail and organizational skills are imperative; excellent oral and written communications skills; autonomous work ethic; willingness to take initiative; outgoing and personable manner; knowledge of computer systems and data and word processing software including Office 365, Microsoft Word and Excel. Interest in historic preservation is a plus.
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The pay rate for this position will be between $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience.
To be considered for this role, send your cover letter and resume to Dawn Williams, HR & Properties Director no later than 5pm on March 31st. No phone inquiries please.
Preservation North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking representation, promoting fairness, and prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.