Internships | Adventures in Preservation

Adventures in Preservation (AiP) is a non-profit organization offering volunteer and experiential travel opportunities through hands-on building conservation projects, which are held at a variety of locations. Our projects promote traditional building techniques as a sustainable practice; create an atmosphere of international understanding; and use historic preservation as a powerful tool for change.

Our mission is connecting people and preservation through enriching experiential programs that safeguard heritage and foster community sustainability. We are guided by our vision of a world where people use, understand, and appreciate historic buildings that are vital to economic and environmental sustainability and preserve cultural identity.

Internships are volunteer positions, but may lead to opportunities to participate in AiP projects at a discounted rate. Our interns are not required to reside in the same vicinity as our office (unless otherwise noted on the job announcement), as much of the work can be done remotely, i.e. online and via the phone.

Those interested in applying for an internship should submit their CV or resume either by e-mail or regular mail. If sending an email, please indicate the internship title in the subject line of email. Email letter of interest and resume to info@adventuresinpreservation.org; or mail to Adventures in Preservation, 1557 North Street, Boulder, CO 80304 USA.

Current Internship Opportunities

Marketing Intern

We are looking for a motivated intern who is –

comfortable dealing with the media, consumers, and coworkers;
able to be creative and communicate ideas clearly; and
experienced at performing effective market research to allow incorporation of emerging trends.

If you can help build brand recognition, generate excitement and convey the passion AiP staff and volunteers have for saving the world’s architectural heritage, we would like you to join our team.

Through positive and persistent marketing, AiP aims to enhance awareness of our mission and our hands-on approach, attract tour participants, and provide information on specific projects. Marketing will emphasize that our projects are affordable, accessible, effective and educational. Our aim is to increase AiP’s visibility as well as the impact our projects have on sustainable economic development and earth-friendly practices in our project communities.

This is a great opportunity to use your writing and communicating skills along with your expertise in tech-savvy social networking. Tasks may include writing and distributing press releases; evaluating monthly website traffic through Google Analytics; contributing written content for targeted outlets; creating new content for our website and Facebook; and pitching new ideas for articles.

Adventures in Preservation is located in Boulder, Colorado, with a satellite office in Basel, Switzerland. This is an unpaid internship with gas/public transportation expenses covered for travel in your local area. Expenses resulting from travel outside of your area on behalf of AiP will be covered by AiP if first approved. Please send your letter of interest, along with a resume, to info@adventuresinpreservation.org; for questions, call +1 303 444 0128.

Graduate-Level Marketing Intern

We are looking for someone currently enrolled in a Master’s-level program to implement key components of new marketing plan for a non-profit organization. Specifically the intern will develop and implement systems for evaluating the effectiveness of our organization’s marketing strategies, helping to utilize limited resources effectively for maximum marketing impact and message reach.

Adventures in Preservation (AiP) organizes hands-on projects for volunteers to restore historic sites of value to local communities and sustainable economies. Affordable, accessible, effective and educational, AiP trips offer volunteers a unique learning experience. Positive and persistent marketing will allow us to expand awareness of our mission and our hands-on approach, attract tour participants, and provide information on specific projects to a broader audience.

The initial task will be to develop a system of metrics and benchmarks for each component of our marketing strategy. This internship is ideal for someone needing practical experience for graduate work.

Requirements:

Knowledge of web analytics, Google ads, Facebook insights
Marketing experience, ideally in the tourism sector
Strong writing skills
Ability to work remotely and independently

Fundraising Intern

We are looking for an intern to help us raise funds to cover individual project costs as well as general office expenses.

The Intern will serve as a Fundraising Assistant, working on education and promotion as it relates to finding financial support.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy “talking preservation” with people, and if you excel at speaking, listening and sharing. Raising money in an effort to make the world a better place is a powerful experience; donors are happy to give to a cause they are excited about. Tasks may include identifying individuals and groups with an interest in preservation and sustainable development; talking to individuals and small groups; identifying potential corporate sponsors. If you are a self-starter, we look forward to hearing from you.

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