Internship Overview

The Guam Preservation Trust welcomes student interest in historic preservation and seeks to increase the community’s appreciation of Guam’s history and culture. An eight (8) week paid internship is available to individuals selected for this program. This program shall provide career exploration opportunities for those selected and provide experience in historic preservation management as a non-profit organization.

 

GPT staff may serve as mentors to interns and provide insight into historic preservation careers and the day-to-day operations of the organization. Interns may participate in daily office operations, attend meetings, contribute to current GPT projects, engage with partners and the community, and learn about the non-profit sector.  

 

Eligibility

The internship program is open to enrolled college or university students in any course of study. Must be a resident of Guam and eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship (June 9th-August 1st) and must be able to work at least thirty (30) hours a week in GPT’s office or another location as determined by GPT staff.

 

Internship Areas of Focus

Interns will learn from the list below a variety of areas in historic preservation and non-profit management:

1. Advocacy in historic preservation

2. Project and program management

3. Community engagement

4. Communications

5. Research

6. Non-profit management

 

Additionally, interns shall be afforded the opportunity to develop their own project with guidance from GPT staff. Such projects may be implemented into future GPT projects or programs.

 

Process

The deadline for the internship application is May 30th, 2025 at 4:00pm CHST. GPT staff shall review all applications and provide notice to applicants within (3) business days of the application deadline.
In-person interviews for successful candidates will follow. Upon notification, selected individuals will report to the GPT office on June 9th to begin their orientation and sign relevant documents for the program. Once completed, interns shall begin their program and shall be assigned a supervisor from GPT staff.

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact our office at 671-472-9439 or guampreservationtrust@gmail.com

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