Architectural Historian Intern

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

15h • $15 - $18

About The Position

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

Requirements

• Student pursuing the educational equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a program of study accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Accreditation Education (CHEA) and completion of 60 college hours toward this degree.
• Students must be majoring in architectural history, historic preservation, or a closely related field, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel/stay overnight for extended periods of time;
• Proactive and able to work independently;
• Dependable, well-organized, and detail-oriented;
• Basic computer skills;
• Basic knowledge of use of GPS equipment;
• Physical ability to withstand fieldwork in various weather conditions, including ability to traverse rugged terrain

Responsibilities

• Conduct historic structure surveys along highway corridors
• Assist with the analysis and National Register of Historic Places eligibility determinations of historic structural resources
• Generate associated report documentation
• GPS data collection
• Analysis of records, sources, historic maps, aerial imagery, and field data

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern