Preservation Carpentry Mill Internship

Newport Restoration Foundation Mill 51 Touro St, Newport, RI, United States

NRF is a non-profit organization founded in 1968 by Doris Duke to preserve, maintain, and interpret Aquidneck Island’s 18th- and early 19th-century architectural heritage. In addition to a collection of more than 70 early American houses, now rented to tenant-stewards, NRF operates three museum properties: Rough Point, Whitehorne House Museum, and Prescott Farm in Middletown, […]

$16

Open Position: Field Preservation Carpenter

Newport Restoration Foundation Mill 51 Touro St, Newport, RI, United States

Employer: Newport Restoration Foundation - Newport, Rhode Island   Job Summary: The Field Carpenter will serve as part of a larger Preservation Crew of 10. This position will assist with restoration and routine repair and maintenance of NRF collection of over seventy 18th- and 19th-century houses.   Job Qualifications: · 5+ years of experience in […]

Historic Masonry Workshop

Prescott Farm 2009 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

This two-weekend program is geared toward contractors, DIY historic homeowners, and students of the trades. Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. […]

$600

Historic Masonry Training- 2 Weekends

Newport Restoration Foundation Mill 51 Touro St, Newport, RI, United States

Who We Are The Newport Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization established by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968 to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century Newport. In addition to a collection of more than 70 colonial houses, now rented to tenant stewards, NRF operates properties that are open to the […]

$600

Historic Masonry Workshop

Prescott Farm 2009 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. Identify and carefully understand cause and effect prior to executing repairs. Understand the differences between […]

$600

Historic Masonry Workshop

Prescott Farm 2009 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. Identify and carefully understand cause and effect prior to executing repairs. Understand the differences between […]

$600

Historic Property Painter

Newport Restoration Foundation Mill 51 Touro St, Newport, RI, United States

Category: Full-time (Non-exempt) Reports to: Preservation Crew Supervisor Job Summary: The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking a full time, year round Painter to assist with the preparation and painting of the organization’s unique collection of historic properties, primarily in downtown Newport. This position will be part of a four/five person Paint Crew. Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, ($41,600-$45,760 annually) BOE  Full-time, year round position  100% employer paid medical, […]