PITTOCK MANSION SOCIETY 
PRESERVATION INTERN

Description

Pittock Mansion Society seeks a highly skilled historic preservation intern, to work with our Preservation Committee and staff at Portland’s Pittock Mansion.  This grant-funded “paid” internship is open to aspiring historic preservation specialists, archivists, historians, and cultural resource management consultants.  Architecture, communications, technical writing, or engineering backgrounds are a plus, but are not a requirement.  Highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.  Responsibilities will include supporting Preservation Committee members and Pittock Mansion staff with historical research, technical writing, records management, and developing recommendations in accordance with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.  Additional opportunities may be available, based upon expertise and interest.  This position is located at the Pittock Mansion campus in Portland, Oregon. 

Responsibilities

Assist in the identification, organization and cataloging of historic documents, drawings, plans, photographs, and studies related to the construction and maintenance of the Mansion and supporting structures and landscape
Assist with technical writing, including compilation of existing studies into a single comprehensive Pittock Mansion Building Preservation Plan
Assist in the identification of unreliable, dated, and missing information related to the construction and maintenance of the Mansion, to inform future studies and completion of the Pittock Mansion Building Preservation Plan
Develop a preliminary plan to identify missing and store extant building artifacts
Plan, attend, and support Preservation Committee meetings 
Contribute to Pittock Mansion Society culture, initiatives, and learning programs.
Potential for hands-on condition assessment and material analysis dependent on skill and interest
Potential for contributing to briefing papers for the Preservation Committee, Board of Directors, City of Portland, and potential donors


Qualifications and Terms

Studies in Historic Preservation, Archival Studies, or closely related field
Evidence of strong technical writing skills
Ability to work independently
Graphic presentation skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
A minimum of two references

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to be part of building a sustainable approach to long-term preservation of the Pittock Mansion campus and surrounding gardens.  You will report directly to the Director of Facilities and Operations and will work with a diverse set of committee members, including professionals holding degrees and/or experience in architecture, historic preservation, horticulture, engineering, museum management, risk management, and project management.  You will also be part of the larger Pittock team who manages and executes the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Pittock Mansion, its collection and engagement with the public.  The duration for this opportunity is approximately 1,040 hours, to be completed within a twelve-month period, flexible work weeks to be negotiated upon appointment. Salary is $20/hour for approximately 20 hours per week.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@pittockmansion.org. Please include “Preservation Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Qualified candidates must complete a background check prior to hiring.

Physical Activities/ Other Conditions

Ability to work in a shared / open space office environment
Ability to travel locally for research and meetings
Workstations may not be in a climate-controlled environment
Wearing personal protective equipment (e.g., face covering, gloves) may be required
Light to medium work that includes moving objects up to thirty pounds
Opportunity for remote work

About Pittock Mansion:

Pittock Mansion is a 1914 historic house museum and one of Portland’s top tourist destinations. Pittock Mansion Society, a private nonprofit organization, collaborates with the City of Portland, Parks, and Recreation, to operate the Mansion. The premises include the Mansion, the Gate Lodge, and the Garage with beautiful gardens adjacent to the Pittock Viewpoint. Our mission at Pittock Mansion Society is to inspire understanding and stewardship of Portland history through the Mansion, its collections, and programs.