FALL 2026 - State Historic Preservation - Historic Preservation Assistance Intern

Name of Organization

West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office

Organization Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage West Virginians in efforts to identify, recognize, and protect the state’s historic and cultural resources. 

Name of Internship Role

Historic Preservation Assistance Intern

Mentor Name and Contact

Claire Tryon, Claire.E.Tryon@wv.gov

Cody Straley, Cody.Straley@wv.gov

Preferred Semesters of Internship(Fall ’25, Spring ’26, Summer ’26, Fall ’26, Spring ’27, Summer ’27)

Summer ’26, Fall ‘26

Number of Interns Needed for this Role per Semester

1

Average Hours per Week of Internship(10, 15, 20)

20 hrs.

Mode of Internship (in-person, remote, hybrid)

In-person, or Hybrid

In-Person Location

WV Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV 25305

Hybrid percentage (% in-person/% remote)

50% in-person/50% remote

Internship Projects/Tasks/Assignments

• Partner with local organizations to assist in the documentation of historic resources.
• Write a National Register of Historic Places nomination.
• Digitize records and data entry.
• Updating the organization’s GIS map.
• Conduct architectural surveys.
• Coordinating educational webinars.

Skills Intern Should Develop

• GIS Mapping.
• Critical thinking & historical analysis.
• Public outreach.
• Attention to detail.
• Gathering & arranging data.
• Communicate ideas orally and in writing.

Previous Skills Intern Would Need to be Successful

• Conducting research.
• Experience with Google Suite.
• Strong writing skills.
•  Time management.
• Self-motivation
• Ability to collaborate with others.