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Unpaid Internship Opportunities at GVSHP

 
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Please contact Andrew Berman, Executive Director
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Potential Areas of Responsibility for Interns:

Research
The intern may help to research, document, or photo-document buildings in areas of Greenwich Village not currently covered by landmark district designations, such as the East Village and the South Village (the area south of Washington Square Park) to help establish a case for historic district designation. The intern may help to respond to inquiries from the public regarding aspects of Village history (both architectural and cultural) and historic preservation.

These areas of research include a variety of built forms, including rowhouses, tenements, apartment buildings, houses of worship, loft buildings, garages, and institutional, commercial, and civic structures, spanning nearly two centuries of design and history. Work would include the surveying of the existing built environment and the gathering of documentation regarding dates of design and construction, architect, original owners and uses, significant history, and changes to exteriors of buildings.

Also involved is the identification and documentation of architectural, historical, and cultural themes or common threads in areas, either unto themselves or as they relate to the existing Greenwich Village Historic District. The goal is to present to New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) a proposal for an historic district or districts and/or historic district expansions and secure approval of LPC, City Planning Commission, and City Council. Work will be done through GVSHP in conjunction with the efforts of neighborhood groups and citywide historic preservation groups.

The intern may attend and document public meetings of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, local community boards, and various local community groups.

Archives
The intern may help to organize the Society's archive of press clippings, periodicals, books and other research sources pertaining to the history of the Village and the activities of the Society. The intern may also help transcribe and complete interviews with important Greenwich Village figures to add to our archives.

Public Programs
Each season GVSHP produces a series of public education programs such as lectures, walking tours and exhibitions highlighting the unique history of Greenwich Village and the surrounding area. The intern may be asked to help find suitable programs or candidates, as well as help to coordinate logistics for these programs.

Administration & Membership

The intern may assist GVSHP in administering its individual, corporate and foundation fundraising efforts as well as assist with special fundraising events. In addition, the intern may assist in targeting potential GVSHP members. The intern may also assist the with administrative duties such as data-entry and document filing.

Please note that all internship opportunities at GVSHP are unpaid. School credit can be arranged.
 

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