Description

Position: Historic Preservation Intern

Location: Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA 22558
Term: 10 Weeks, ~40 hrs/week
Compensation: $1800 stipend + housing

 
Overview

Stratford Hall’s Preservation Department seeks a motivated summer intern for a hands-on experience in historic preservation. This is not a passive learning opportunity—interns will actively engage in physical restoration work and contribute to the daily operations of the Preservation and Maintenance Departments. Supervision will be provided by the Preservation Manager and Director of Preservation.

 
Key Responsibilities

Perform hands-on restoration work including: 
  Exterior painting and wood repair
  Masonry and repointing
  Window glazing
  Plaster repair
  Carpentry and general building conservation
  Participate in daily departmental operations
  Additional preservation tasks may arise depending on project needs

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Solid understanding of 18th-century building materials and techniques
Familiarity with architectural terminology
Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Properties
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and follow safety protocols
Physically capable of manual labor: lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing ladders/scaffolding (up to 20 ft), working outdoors in varied weather (heat, humidity, rain)
 
Preferred Experience

Training in historic trades or museum-based preservation and restoration 
Experience with both hand and power tools
Desire to pursue a career in museum or historic site preservation
 
Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Historic Preservation program
Minimum one year of preservation coursework completed

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following:

Letter of Interest (max 500 words) detailing: 
  Your interest in the preservation internship at Stratford Hall 
  Your goals for the internship
  Dates available
  Relevant hands-on experience and transferable skills 
Resume
Two references
Be prepared to submit examples of work upon request
Deadline: March 6, 2026
Email materials to: lmanderson@stratfordhall.org (Subject: Historic Preservation Intern)