Historic Preservation & Development Intern
The Nantucket Preservation Trust is a non-profit dedicated to the protection of the island’s historic architecture and sense of place. NPT offers a broad range of preservation programs including architectural walking tours, lectures, technical restoration assistance, and in-depth historic research through our house history and house marker programs. In addition, the NPT publishes guides and books on the Island’s historic neighborhoods, holds preservation easements, and provides public testimony on historic property applications before the local historic district commission.
NPT seeks a graduate or undergraduate level intern majoring in historic preservation or a related discipline to assist with preservation-related educational programs, to include historic research, walking tours, and work with NPT’s volunteer committees on summer events, including the Summer Lecture & Luncheon on July 21, 2026 and the Annual August Fete & Auction on August 6, 2026. Work will also include assisting with development and fundraising related administrative tasks, including marketing and event planning, prospect research, and mailing campaigns.
Internship dates are flexible (8-10 weeks from mid-June through mid-August) but must include availability during special events listed above.
Work will be a mix of independently guided research, committee meetings, and collaborative office work.
This is a full-time position, paid $25/hour.
NPT is able to assist with summer housing in a shared dormitory style building with other graduate and undergraduate students. (Private bedroom, shared bath/kitchen/living.)
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@nantucketpreservation.org by by March 31, 2026.