Sarasota County Government · 2 weeks ago
Historical Trades, Preservation & Contract Compliance Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
Twin Lakes Park
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSarasota County Government is offering a specialized internship for students interested in historic preservation and maintenance of historic properties. The internship provides hands-on experience in restoration tasks, contract compliance, and archival research, while also offering professional development opportunities.
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Responsibilities
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 HistoryCenter (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
A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026
Participate in all organized intern events and trainings
Qualification
Required
Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above
Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
Active, enrolled student
Preferred
Prior hands-on experience or apprenticeship in construction, carpentry, restoration, or skilled building trades
Students working toward a degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Trades/Carpentry, or Public Administration
Working knowledge of traditional building materials, and an understanding of the challenges and methods of historic building repair versus replacement
Coursework or experience related to contract administration or government compliance
Company
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Chris Louria
Chief Human Resources Officer/Director
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