Summer 2025 Intern, Historic Tax Credits - Boston, MA

​Why Ryan?

Competitively Paid Internship

Award-Winning Culture

Paid Holidays (Juneteenth, Independence Day)

Mentorship Opportunities and Hands-On Training

Networking with Industry Leaders

All-Expense-Paid Trip to Ryan Headquarters in Dallas, TX

We are looking for interns interested in historic buildings and in state, local, and federal historic rehabilitation tax incentives. As an Intern you will work side by side with subject matter experts in a team-based environment to identify historic buildings and tax savings opportunities for owners and developers of historic properties. Interns will receive training and development to become the most seasoned state, local, and federal historic tax credit professionals in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional client service to our clients by identifying historic tax credit opportunities
• Assist clients with state and local tax applications, which includes preparing clients for discussions with regulators
• Research and draft Part 1 applications and National Register nominations
• Provide expertise on American History, Architectural History or related field.
• Assist managers and consultants by preparing federal Historic Preservation Certification Application Parts 1, 2, and 3;
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from State Historic Preservation Office and National Park Service regulators
• Review documentation and research issues
• Work with raw data to identify tax credit opportunities

Education and Experience:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in American History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or Architectural Design with a historic concentration.
• Anticipated graduation date within one year of internship

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Work effectively in a fast pace, high-energy environment.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in historical and online research.
• Ability to describe historic concepts, relate events, people and objects in historic context and present historic arguments through strong writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to travel for site visits.
• Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and etc.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran