Building Conservation Intern
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage
- Job title:
- Building Conservation Intern
- Organization name:
- Heritage NL
- Job location:
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Length of assignment:
- 2024-04-01 to 2025-03-28 (52 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $21.00
Heritage NL is a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation and awareness of Newfoundland and Labrador's historic places and the safeguarding of its Intangible Cultural Heritage. Heritage NL is seeking a qualified individual passionate about heritage carpentry or conservation for the position of Building Conservation Intern. Work will include assisting Heritage NL staff and workshop leaders on providing technical workshops on the repair and restoration of wooden windows and other conservation skills, helping provide workshops on Standards and Guidelines, preparing a written report on the benefits of window restoration over replacement, and assisting with assessments of historic properties in the field.
A certificate of completion, diploma, or degree in heritage conservation, heritage carpentry or masonry; or certification as an apprentice carpenter; or practical experience in building trades with an interest in heritage restoration or conservation. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills that could be gained by a degree in an appropriate undergraduate or graduate program in such fields as: history; archaeology, folklore, architecture, cultural geography, or a related field.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements under the YCW program and be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador. The job will be situated at the Heritage NL offices in downtown St. John's.