Keystone Internship at the State Historic Preservation Office (National Register) (College) at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

THE POSITION Are you exploring the field of public history and looking for some real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Keystone Internship Program provides opportunities to pursue your professional growth and contribute to sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. Apply now and begin your professional journey on an exciting career path! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is the official historic preservation agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This position will introduce the intern to the programs administered by the PA SHPO, focusing on the National Register of Historic Places. The intern will gain first-hand knowledge of the National Register process in Pennsylvania, how properties are evaluated for listing in the National Register, and how the National Register program intersects with other historic preservation programs in Pennsylvania, including historic tax credits and grant programs. Core job duties will include: implementing a rubric to identify priorities for proactive National Register nominations, researching and writing historic narratives, documenting and recording historic resources in Pennsylvania, updating resource records in Pennsylvania's database of historic properties, and other tasks as assigned.Work Schedule and Additional Information:10 week internship, May 2026 through August 2026, approximately 225 to 300 hoursWork hours are flexible and will be finalized between selected interns and their supervisor.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Work will be a hybrid schedule, with 50% telework and 50% in the office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Internship Requirement:All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program, at the time of their internship.Additional Requirements:You must be able and willing to report to Harrisburg, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 11, 2026 and August 21, 2026. Lodging and transportation are not provided.You must be majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Public History, History, or a related field. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.You must be able to perform essential job functions.How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.