1450-26-R-RFQI-00009

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is seeking applications for one Historic Preservationist Intern position to support the Office of Coastal Restoration and Resilience/Mississippi Coast National Heritage Area, based at the Charnley-Norwood House in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This Request for Applications (RFA 3140004532) represents a temporary staffing engagement focused on advancing the MDMR's mission to enhance, conserve, and provide connectivity to cultural resources through identification, interpretation, and promotion. Key responsibilities include developing and scheduling social media content, assisting with administrative and archival tasks, conducting research on historic collections, collaborating on marketing strategies, procuring vendor quotes, supporting outreach events, and participating in the preservation and management of the historic home. Candidates must possess or be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in historic preservation, anthropology, or history from an accredited four-year institution with a minimum of 32 college credit hours if the degree is in progress, hold a valid driver's license (Mississippi residents must hold a Mississippi driver's license), and submit a completed application, resume, list of at least three references, and unofficial college transcript. Ideal qualifications include thorough knowledge of historic preservation techniques, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present to diverse audiences, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with social media platforms. Applications must be submitted by 10:00 AM CST on April 16, 2026, via email to procurement@dmr.ms.gov, U.S. mail to the MDMR Procurement Office in Biloxi, or hand delivery. The internship is for up to eight weeks depending on the intern's school schedule, with compensation at $15.00 per hour for a maximum of 28 hours per week, resulting in a maximum total award value of $3,360 for the full eight-week engagement.

The MDMR has not imposed set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types, as this procurement seeks individual interns rather than contractor organizations. The agency will select candidates without regard to political affiliation, race, color, handicap, genetic information, religion, national origin, sex, religious creed, age, or disability, ensuring an open and equitable selection process. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified for this position, as it represents a new temporary staffing allocation within the agency. Candidates selected may be required to participate in interviews conducted either in person in Biloxi or by telephone. No specific budget range beyond the hourly compensation rate and maximum weekly hours has been disclosed in the procurement documents, though the total contract value is limited to the product of the hourly rate, maximum hours per week, and up to eight weeks of service. Interested applicants should direct inquiries to Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, at procurement@dmr.ms.gov.