The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans provides internship opportunities for students studying, or interested in, historic preservation, architecture, history, communications, archives, nonprofit administration, fundraising or related fields. Internships directly support PRC’s mission to preserve New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural identity through collaboration, empowerment and service to our community.
Standard PRC internships require a minimum commitment of 60 hours. Some program-specific internships may require additional hours.
Advocacy & Education Department
The Advocacy & Education Department advocates for pro-preservation policy at the local, state and federal levels and provides educational programming and resources for all ages, including hands-on classes, workshops and public school curricula.
No Available Internships
We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Patty Gay Internship. Please check back in January 2027.
Communications Department
The Communications Department produces PRC’s award-winning print magazine, Preservation in Print, maintains PRC’s website and manages the organization’s social media channels.
No Available Internships
NO FALL INTERNSHIPS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Easements Department
The Easements Department manages PRC’s preservation easement program. A preservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that gives PRC the right to prevent changes that would compromise the historic integrity of a building in perpetuity.
Available Internships
2026 FALL INTERNSHIP
A preservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that protects a historic, archaeological, or culturally significant property in perpetuity. The Easement Program Intern assists the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) in monitoring and inspecting over 140 properties where the organization currently holds easements. Inspection reports on properties where easements are held must be filed every 12 to 18 months to ensure compliance with federal tax incentives for conservation easements and restrictions outlined in the legal agreement, Act of Donation. The monitoring process involves on-site inspections done from the street. The internship provides hands-on experience in documenting property conditions, preparing reports and letters for property owners, and understanding the legal and administrative responsibilities of an easement-holding organization. Interns gain insight into architectural styles, historic neighborhoods, and the preservation and maintenance of historic properties, while also developing an understanding of federal tax incentives and the legal framework of preservation easements.
Requirements:
- Research and become familiar with the purpose and restrictions associated with preservation easements and the Internal Revenue Code 170(h).
- Read and understand completely the legal agreement, Act of Donation, and the responsibilities of the PRC as an easement-holding organization.
- Conduct property inspections, document conditions, and prepare reports for property owners.
Executive Department
The Executive Department supports projects, initiatives and administrative work associated with the PRC Executive Director’s office.
No Available Internships
NO FALL INTERNSHIPS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Save Our Cemeteries Department
Save Our Cemeteries Department preserves New Orleans cemeteries through restoration, education and guided cemetery tours.
No Available Internships
NO FALL INTERNSHIPS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Advancement Department
The Advancement Department manages PRC’s fundraising, events and membership programs.
No Available Internships
NO FALL INTERNSHIPS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
PRC’s Patty Gay Internship
The Patty Gay Internship Program at PRC, made possible through the generous support of the Clein Lemann Esperanza Foundation, is a paid work opportunity that engages students in the field of preservation by providing in-depth, meaningful, real-world experience and introducing them to the many facets of professional preservation practice.
We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Patty Gay Internship. Please check back in January 2027.
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