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HISTORICAL COMMISSION INTERN

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City of Worcester MA

Worcester, MA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

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HISTORICAL COMMISSION INTERN
Department/Division:
Planning and Regulatory
Start Date:
05/29/2026
End Date:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Internship
Hours:
Wage:
$15.00 Per Hour
Description:
HISTORICAL COMMISSION INTERN
EXECUTIVE
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CITY
OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester is seeking a Historical Commission Intern to support the Division of Planning & Regulatory Services within the Executive Office of Economic Development with research pertaining to ongoing Local Historic District studies. Additional duties may include drafting Historical Commission meeting minutes, assisting with scanning and digitization tasks, and performing other related assignments as needed. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
  • Assist with research tasks for ongoing Historical Commission initiatives, including creation of new local historic districts.
  • Prepare inventory forms and conduct research for buildings with applications pending before the Historical Commission.
  • Scanning and digitization of Historical Commission and other Planning Division materials.
  • Attendance at Historical Commission meetings to take meeting minutes and assist with meeting facilitation.
  • Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Background in working with primary and secondary sources for historical research
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret historical documents, maps, and architectural plans
  • Familiarity with historic preservation principles and terminology
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Comfort working in archival or records management settings
  • Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion
  • Basic knowledge of local government processes or willingness to learn
  • Regular onsite attendance is required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in history, historic preservation, architecture, planning, or related field
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in history, historic preservation, architecture, planning, public policy, or related field
  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in history, historic preservation, architecture, planning, public policy, or related field
SALARY:
$15.00 hourly, part-time, non-benefitted.