HistoriCorps News

February 26, 2010
Historicorps has Officially Launched!

HistoriCorps has officially launched! A special introduction of the pilot program was provided at the Western Heritage Luncheon of Colorado Preservation, Inc’s annual conference, Saving Places. The luncheon provided a presentation by Ann Pritzlaff, President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, which included an overview on the mission of the program, how the initiative became a reality, and the upcoming projects planned for the summer of 2010.  

Joining us for the official launch were Jim Bedwell, Director of Recreation and Heritage for the USDA Forest Service, Michael Kazcar, Federal Preservation Officer and Heritage Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service, and Maribeth Gustafson, Deputy Regional Forester, Rocky Mountain Region, USDA Forest Service. HistoriCorps is appreciative of the involvement and encouragement from these individuals and the overwhelming support from the USDA Forest Service in total.

February 11, 2010
HistoriCorps Announces Summer 2010 Internships
HistoriCorps is growing! We are currently accepting applications for two Field Assistants – these positions will be eight to twelve week internships starting June 1, 2010 (start date is flexible +/- two weeks). Applicants should have strong communication skills and teaching abilities, a basic knowledge of handtools and building trades, ability to lead a team of volunteers and live and work on remote sites for up to ten days at a time, a desire to learn and teach others about historic preservation techniques, and a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Specific duties include:

• Assist project supervisor in teaching preservation and building techniques to students and volunteers
• Serve as a liason between work crews and project supervisor
• Adhere to and promote work safety standards
• Assist in the planning, purchasing and preparation of meals for volunteers
• Reside onsite in primitive lodging

Projects planned for the summer of 2010 will restore and rehabilitate historic log buildings in the Rio Grande and Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests. The Field Assistant positions provide an excellent opportunity to work on historic structures, acquire skills in building techniques, and teach students and volunteers important  historic preservation practices, all while spending the summer in some of the most remote and beautiful places in Colorado.
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to jlandes@historicorps.org by February the 21st, 2010.