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Beth Montes
Memorial Internship & Outreach Fund

The Beth Montes Memorial Internship and Outreach Fund is dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Montes, historic preservationist, historic designation research professional and four-term President of SOHO, who passed away on October 29, 2007 after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Fund has been established to encourage others to follow in Beth's footsteps in the full time pursuit of historic preservation advocacy work. Funds will ensure that SOHO can provide the opportunity for individuals to learn and be mentored in the atmosphere of an advocacy organization.

To honor and continue her important work, the Fund will offer a paid internship for high school and graduate students with a special interest in historic preservation issues.

As President, Beth was all too aware of the financial challenges that often accompany nonprofit professions; the Fund will help support students seeking to enter public service through historic preservation advocacy by providing a paying internship, thereby advancing SOHO's mission.

The Beth Montes Internship and Outreach Fund for SOHO provides an opportunity for a deserving young person to have a summer internship at SOHO in the areas of advocacy, historic research, designation, public awareness, grant writing and development of educational programs.

This fund will help launch the careers of future community leaders, like Beth herself was, while at the same time providing SOHO with additional resources to support its mission. These are the things that Beth cared about and had long been interested in, bringing the next generation of preservationists into the fold and helping SOHO grow by providing additional staff support.

Please click button to donate now to support the Beth Montes Memorial Internship Program and help us launch the next generation of preservationists.

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SOHO is seeking to fill two paid internship positions for the summer of 2009

We seek a self-motivated summer intern currently enrolled in a historic preservation graduate program to join us in a highly rewarding eight-week internship, which offers an opportunity to apply your skills while learning how preservation really works.

Successful candidate must be a self-starting problem solver who works well with people at all levels with minimal supervision. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, customer service, diplomacy and organizational capability. Proficiency in, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint expected.

You will be expected to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks and will include some evenings and weekends when working with volunteer committees.

Benefits
• This internship provides an excellent opportunity to work with a regional preservation organization.
• The opportunity to work with various aspects of historic preservation including education, grassroots organizational management, advocacy, research, and project review and to work closely with preservation professionals, property owners and community leaders.
• Acquire a greater understanding and appreciation for the public and private sector roles in protecting, preserving and advocating for historic resources.
• Compensation is provided at an hourly rate with each paid hour to be matched by one volunteer hour.
• Rail pass provided if desired.
• Housing is the responsibility of the intern.

Summer internships run for 8 weeks and start in early June and end in late August. Dates are flexible.

Application: Send an email or letter stating your qualifications and resume by May 15, 2009. Mail, Fax or E-Mail to intern@sohosandiego.org

This internship is made possible through the generous donations to the Beth Montes Memorial Internship and Outreach Fund.

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