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Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore Empire

Job Description Position Summary  Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 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. TTAP members will obtain a breadth of preservation trades experience which they can build on if they decide to continue with historic preservation.   Skills Training & Support Provided: ·      Roofing, including safety standards ·      Masonry cleaning and repointing ·      Morter analysis and mixing ·      Window restoration (glazing and replacement) ·      Hand and power tools use […]

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Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Bushkill

Job Description Position Summary  Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 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. Skills Training & Support Provided:   • Roofing skills will include repair/replace slate and cedar shingles and the techniques needed to properly complete each project • Masonry skills will include […]

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Traditional Trades Advancement Program at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg

Job Description Position Summary  Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Great Smoky Mountains National Park 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.   Location  Gatlinburg, TN   Schedule  April 6, 2026 - October 2, 2026   Skills Training & Support Provided: • Roofing, including safety standards • Masonry (rock skirt and chimney) • Window […]

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Traditional Trades Advancement Program at Catoctin Mountain Park

Catoctin Mountain Park 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont

Job Description Position Summary  Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Catoctin Mountain Park 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. TTAP interns will obtain a breadth of preservation trades experience.   Location  Thurmont, MD   Schedule  April 6, 2026 - October 2, 2026   Skills Training & Support Provided: Roofing, including safety standards Masonry cleaning and repointing Morter analysis and mixing Window restoration (glazing and replacement) Hand and power tools use General preservation maintenance […]

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Historic Preservation Trades Placement (TTAP) at C&O Canal National Historic Park

C&O Canal National Historical Park 142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport

Job Description Location: Williamsport, MD Program Dates: April 6, 2026 – October 2, 2026 Schedule: 40 hours/week (weekends and federal holidays off) Compensation: $1,440 bi-weekly living allowance (pre-tax) Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over this 26-week immersive experience, TTAP interns train and work alongside experienced National Park Service (NPS) employees to preserve cultural resources and critical infrastructure. Participants gain broad exposure to preservation trades and develop practical, career-building skills in historic preservation while contributing to nationally significant park resources. Program Overview The Traditional Trades […]