NPS HPTC Traditional Trades Advancement Program – National Parks of New York Harbor – AmeriCorps

Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – National Parks of New York Harbor – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: New York, NY

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• End Date: 5/15/2026

•   AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

Purpose:

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 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.

This internship position will work with Park facilities team and the Historic Preservation Training Center to focus on the historic preservation of the National Parks of New York Harbor. National Parks of New York Harbor include 12 National Park Sites around the port of New York City. These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history. From the birth of American democracy to the evolution of commerce, harbor defense, ecology and immigration, the breadth of themes commemorated through the National Parks of New York Harbor reflect the richness and diversity of our heritage.  Projects will focus on the reconstruction of log soldier huts for Morristown National Historical Park, this work will include log joinery, and riving roof shingles/shakes. Additional projects will include the restoration of architectural finishes at Federal Hall National Monument and Stone and Brick Masonry Repair at Governors Island National Monument.

Description of Duties:

• Learning Masonry and Carpentry
• General maintenance (i.e., Gutters, roofing, plumbing, etc.)
• Historic and cultural landscape maintenance and management
• Historic structure preservation and restoration
• Park preservation and restoration projects (i.e., gardens, walkways, stone walls, etc.)
• Use of hand and power tools

Qualifications:

• Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214.
• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• 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.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for this position, including, lifting, or handling of objects over 50lbs using proper techniques.
• Standing or kneeling for long periods and will be required to climb ladders, work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces such as a roof, and/or be able to work in confined spaces.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Local Applicants preferred.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday, 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.
• Carpentry and Masonry training
• Historic and Cultural Landscape Maintenance training
• Field experience gained from working at multiple National Monuments

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3697.50
• Living Allowance of $520 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $200 per week.
• 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:

Kevin Record

Program Coordinator, STE

krecord@conservationlegacy.org

(681) 666-3621

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.