2013 INTERNSHIPS

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program provides a career exploration opportunity for diverse undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 in historic preservation/cultural resources work. The program places interns with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations. Intern sponsors provide work experiences that assist interns with building their resumes in this field.

This program serves two purposes:

(1) Diverse undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 gain exposure to and experience in the historic preservation/cultural resources field.

(2) National Park Service and partnership organizations have the opportunity to meet promising young people who might choose to work in the field.

Internships are offered during the summer (10 weeks). Projects include editing publications, planning exhibits, participating in archeological excavations, preparing research reports, cataloguing park and museum collections, providing interpretive programs on historical topics, developing community outreach, and writing lesson plans based on historical themes.

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Students Apply

Both undergraduate and graduate students can participate in 10 week, paid internships during May/June through August.

The 2013 student application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2013. All student applications are processed through the Student Conservation Association (SCA).  Submit your scanned application materials by email directly to the SCA Coordinator:

Justin Chow, jchow@thesca.org, 703.524.2441

Students must provide the following information:

·         A General Application Form. Click the link for a WORD version.

·         A resume or a curriculum vita (1-2 pages) that includes: educational information; previous and current experience; publications or presentations; awards, scholarships, honors, etc.; and 2-3 personal references.

·         A cover letter that includes a brief statement, 100 words or less, of why you want the internship and why you are qualified.

·         A transcript. An unofficial one is acceptable.

·         A list of three references with contact information.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions page for students.

Host an Intern

We accept and review project proposals from potential intern sponsors on a competitive basis. NPS park units, state historic preservation offices, local governments, federal offices, museums, and private nonprofit organizations are invited to apply. The cost of a Diversity Intern is shared on a 50/50 basis between the National Park Service and the sponsor.

Project proposal applications are available in Word Format. Electronic submissions are preferred. Contact Program Coordinator, Paloma Bolasny, with questions or to request an electronic version of the application.

The deadline for submitting project proposals to host Summer 2013 internships was November 30, 2012.

Paloma Bolasny,Diversity Internship Coordinator
202.354.2174 (telephone)
202.371.2229 (fax)
Email: Paloma_Bolasny@nps.gov

Cultural Resources
National Park Service
1849 C Street, NW (2280)
Washington , DC 20240-0001

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program is funded by The NPS Youth Programs and Cultural Resources Divisions of the National Park Service and participating Intern Sponsors. It is administered in partnership with the Student Conservation Association.