Traditional Trades Advancement Program - George Washington Birthplace National Monument - AmeriCorps

Position Title: Traditional Trades Advancement Program – George Washington Birthplace National Monument – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Historic Trades Advancement Program

Site Location: George Washington Birthplace National Monument

1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 04/16/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours / 26 weeks

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas.

Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program. Members will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources. This program provides participants with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector. 

Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at George Washington Monument through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way to gain practical, hands-on experience and the foundation for a career in historic preservation. The projects at George Washington Monument will focus on the rehabilitation and repair of historic structures including window restoration, painting, plaster repairs, and carpentry. The ideal candidate is excited about hands-on trades work and should be able to demonstrate or discuss their interest in the historic preservation field. TTAP Placements must be able to commit to a 26-week term. 

Description of Duties:

• Woodworking and carpentry on historic structures
• Finishing and painting interior and exterior buildings
• Cedar shingle installation
• historic window restoration and installation
• Fence and gate repair
• Demolition of on-site buildings

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
•  Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
• Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50lbs, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury
• Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions
• Interest in using hand and power tools in an outdoor setting to complete projects
• Ability to commute to meet up location daily
• Willing and able to work with Lead Based Paint, under the supervision of Lead Safe Renovator Supervisor. Work may require candidate to wear a half-face respirator
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and participate in ongoing safety culture of the site

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 the hiring manager. 

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday to Saturday, 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service 
•  Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
• Site will provide daily supervision and mentoring to the member
• Briefing meetings will be conducted each morning prior to beginning work
• Training will be available in-person, instructor led, and online
• The park will provide the participant in-person, hands-on training alongside experienced NPS employees

   

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $720 per week (equivalent to $18/hr)
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Stewards Contact:

Ariana Nye

Program Coordinator

anye@conservationlegacy.org

(304) 860-5506

Site Supervisor Contact:

Scott Shea

Facilities Manager

kenneth_shea@nps.gov

(571) 268-5981

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. 

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