Historic Property Documentation Internship – ONSITE – Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (FOSU) and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
About The Position
A Determination of Eligibility (DOE) is a decision by the Department of the Interior that a district, site, building, structure, or object meets the National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation. A DOE is required to better understand a structure’s full context, history of maintenance, historical integrity, and significance for potential inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. DOEs for the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center and the Liberty Square Unit of FOSU serve as baseline Section 110 surveys necessary for future resource protection, maintenance, and interpretive efforts. The intern will work directly with the park historian, museum curator, and archaeologist to access records, conduct site visits, research site histories, and draft DOE reports.
Requirements
- Relevant majors: Archaeology, History, Public History, Historic Architecture, Historic Preservation, or a related field
- Coursework in U.S. Military History, South Carolina/Lowcountry History, or related subjects
- Experience in writing and editing
- Experience with archival and database research
- Interest in cultural resource management, conservation, preservation, and National Park Service stewardship
- FOSU/CHPI core values, including open communication, empathy, integrity, one-park-one-team mentality, resource stewardship, and respect
- Adaptable, engaging, and eager to learn; able to work through mistakes in a highly collaborative environment
- Detail-oriented and able to demonstrate verbal communication skills to ask questions, seek support, and interact with colleagues and professionals outside the Park Resource Management Division
Responsibilities
- Assist with Determinations of Eligibility (DOEs) for the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center and the Liberty Square Unit of FOSU
- Collaborate with the park historian, museum curator, and archaeologist throughout the DOE process
- Access and review archival records and documentation related to historic structures
- Conduct site visits to assess historical context, integrity, and significance
- Research site history, maintenance records, and historical integrity
- Draft DOE reports in accordance with National Register of Historic Places criteria and Section 110 requirements
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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