Architectural Conservation Intern

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement
- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic Brattonsville, McCelvey Center, Museum of York County, and Main Street Children's Museum in Old Town Rock Hill. The Mission of Culture & Heritage Museums is to communicate and preserve the natural and cultural histories of the Carolina Piedmont, inspiring a lifetime of learning. It is our vision to create a community that greatly values natural, historical and cultural heritage.

Historic Brattonsville presents the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans in the South Carolina upcountry through preserving and interpreting the buildings and stories of the Brattonsville community. Featuring more than 30 historic structures from the 1760s to the late-19th century, the site provides visitors with an opportunity to see the evolution of Southern culture and architecture in the Carolina Piedmont.

Currently, two of the Bratton family houses are closed for preservation.

The purpose of this temporary position is to assist with the preservation and restoration work on the historic structures under the care of the Culture & Heritage Museums at Historic Brattonsville.  The Architectural Conservation Intern will support these on-going preservation activities under the supervision of the Preservation Coordinator/Restoration Specialist.  This class works under close supervision according to instructions.

This six-week internship will start on Monday, June 8, 2026 and run through July 17, 2026. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. If you wish to find out more about the Architectural Conservation Internship, you can email SJohnson

Compensation: $15.98 per hour (This position is not eligible for benefits).

This position will remain open until filled with applications being reviewed as they are received. Applicants should monitor email for next steps in the application process.

Essential Functions:

* Assist in the preservation/restoration work on historic buildings to learn and practice preservation techniques and methods.

* Assist with activities that might include, but are not limited to:

* Building investigation and documentation

* Carpentry and wood working

* Masonry; and

* Materials analysis.

* Performs related work or other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Finalist must be able to complete the following pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

* High School Graduation or GED equivalent and some college.

* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time or part-time student studying Historic Preservation or related discipline and may receive credit hours for an internship; or a recent graduate with a degree in Historic Preservation or related discipline.

Physical Demands:

* Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

* Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

* Bright/dim light;
Dusts and pollen.

* Extreme heat and/or cold;
Wet or humid conditions.

* Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

* Vibration;
Fumes and/or noxious odors.