What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Build Up Aspiring Preservationist Programs Assistant – N position at Conservation Legacy?
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Build Up Aspiring Preservationist Programs Assistant – Non-AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Remote
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 11/30/2026
Dates of Employment:
- Start Date: 1/4/2027
- End Date: 07/02/2027
Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with internships service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. In partnership with the Historic Preservation Training Center, STE will host a NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Build Up Aspiring Preservationist Programs Assistant – Non-AmeriCorps.
Stewards Individual Placements (STE) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.
STE in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) are seeking an individual for an exciting new opportunity as an Historic Preservation Learning Services Program Assistant. The goal of this position is to provide a behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn and contribute to the full scope youth and training programming provided by HPTC. The individual selected for this opportunity will receive direct mentorship from NPS Staff and work closely with the HPTC Youth Program Specialist on the Traditional Trades Advancement Program and other programming.
The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) of the National Park Service is a centralized department dedicated to the safe preservation and maintenance of national park and partner facilities. HPTC is dedicated to training the next generation of federal employees and stresses preservation philosophy alongside specialized training in masonry, carpentry, and wood crafting. As a Stewards Intern this position will work alongside the HPTC Learning Services Aspiring Preservationist Team to assist in the coordination, development, and continued growth of NPS HPTC Aspiring Preservationist Programs.
Description of Duties:
Project Management (50%)- Promote and support HPTC initiatives and help execute 2025 program goals.
- Work with the Youth Program Specialist to monitor completion of various program aspects of young adult and veteran program participants.
- Provide assistance with the tracking of project information such as funding, completion reports, project and partner contacts, annual program trends.
- Learn how to draft and monitor financial assistance agreements and program budgets.
- Assists with program planning such as cost modeling, scheduling, advertisement, training, execution, and evaluation.
- Help to maintain NPS external partner relationship growth and management.
- Research and recommend program adjustments and improvements based on internal program data and external industry/organization standards and activities.
Correspondence and Reports (15%): Communicate HPTC mission goals and objectives through programmatic and partner correspondences.
- Compose program-related letters, memos, and correspondence as needed.
- Compile information to assist with the creation of reports for project supervisors and HPTC leadership team.
- Receive mentorship in the coordination of collaborative replies to correspondences and reports. This will include relaying instructions to staff, collecting information, preparing replies, and consolidating/coordinating submittal of information.
Program Support (20%): Promote and strengthen HPTC initiatives.
- Assist with program communications and record keeping (e.g., attend meetings, take notes, keep webpages updated, respond to external correspondence, etc.)
- Provide assistance with preparing for and executing in-person events (e.g., tabling, trainings, meetings, etc.)
- Work with HPTC and Program Staff to assist with the coordination of material logistics (e.g., keeping inventory and shipping training materials, participant program supplies, etc.)
Training/Professional Development (10-15%) of the position will be focused solely on individual professional development (training, skill development, working with other NPS departments in individual’s interests, etc.)
Qualifications:
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214
- Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
- Responsibility and time management skills to handle remote supervision and remote work
- Very strong communication skills (writing/editing)
- Very strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Possess a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
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Interest and/or experience in one or more of the following: youth programs, workforce development, historic preservation, public administration, program management
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Undergraduate degree in relevant field (e.g. public administration, preservation, social science, parks and recreation, youth and community development, social work, Anthropology, Communications, human services, organizational psychology/management, etc.)
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Experienced in Microsoft Suite applications (word, excel, outlook, sharepoint, powerpoint, etc.)
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Experience with remote work
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Interest in working for a public lands management agency
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Ability to travel for work outside of the local Frederick area periodically
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Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Vanessa Morrison at vmorrison@conservationlegacy.org
Time requirements:
- This position is expected to serve 40 hours each week, but exact service schedules may vary
Benefits:
- Health coverage available
- Public Lands Corps hiring authority eligible
- Flexible work schedule potential
- Travel to National Park Service sites available
- Networking across the National Park Service
- Involvement in dynamic team, get experience in and have impact on a national program in the National Park Service
- Exposure to many individuals in youth programs, historic preservation, and training world of National Park Service
- Ample professional and individual development opportunities to be determined by intern and supervisor
How to Apply: Apply on-line. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Emma Bahr
Stewards Program Coordinator
Ebahr@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.