Trades, Preservation & Compliance Intern - On-Site Summer Internship

Position: Historical Trades, Preservation & Contract Compliance Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
Location: Sarasota

** Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace**. Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities performed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.
* Perform hands-on restoration and maintenance tasks on designated historic county properties (e.g., structures within Parks and County grounds). Execute specialized finish and
** trim carpentry
** work (e.g., window repair, millwork replication, siding replacement), applying traditional techniques to match and repair historic architectural features. Assist in conducting condition assessments, drafting condition reports, and documenting preservation treatments for historic building components.
* Work with the Maintenance Services Division to plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of third-party construction and maintenance contractors. Assist the Sarasota County Division of Historical Resources with the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process by reviewing proposed alterations on historic properties for compliance with Chapter 66 of the County Code and State/Federal preservation guidelines. Conduct site visits and inspections of in-progress contract work to monitor adherence to contract specifications and historic preservation standards.

Assist in the preparation of contractual maintenance solicitations and the approval of contractor invoices.
* Conduct archival research at the Sarasota County History Center (part of Libraries and Historical Resources) to find original building records, historic photographs, and documentation necessary to inform accurate restoration projects.  Assist in digitizing or rehousing certain materials relevant to current historic maintenance projects for preservation and future reference.  Learn how to utilize historic preservation resources, such as the Sarasota County Register of Historic Places, to determine regulatory requirements for county assets.
* Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.
* In-person, on-site work!
* Competitive wage
* Hands-on work experience
* Professional headshot
* 1-1 mentoring with county staff
* Professional Development Events:  + Civics 101 & Facility Tour  + Own Your Career  + Business Etiquette & Professional Networking  + Philanthropy & Your Career  + Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session  + Speaking for Success
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* Location:

** Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
* Field

Experience:

Prior hands-on experience or apprenticeship in construction, carpentry, restoration, or skilled building trades.
* Academic Background:
Students working toward a degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Trades/Carpentry, or Public Administration.
* Technical Knowledge:
Working knowledge of traditional building materials, and an understanding of the challenges and methods of historic building repair versus replacement.
* Familiarity with Government Process:
Coursework or experience related to contract administration or government compliance.

Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please .
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