TTAP Internship George Washington Birthplace

TTAP Internship: George Washington Birthplace 

 

Position Summary 

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.

 

Schedule 

October 14, 2024 – April 11, 2025

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

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. This position is scheduled for October 14, 2024 – April 11, 2025, with weekends and federal holidays off.

 

Schedule: _M-F, 7am-3:30pm

 

Skills Training & Support Provided:

· Woodworking and carpentry

· Finishing/painting · Cedar shingle install

· Window restoration

· Fence and gate repair

 

The Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) is an internship program of the National Park Service for aspiring preservation tradespeople. TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees at a specific park site to preserve historic infrastructure and cultural resources. These valuable resources need constant thoughtful and careful preservation, repair, and maintenance. By assisting with preservation projects, participants directly improve the physical conditions of nationally significant park spaces that are accessed and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Participants gain practical, hands-on experience and the foundation for a career in historic preservation.

 

Marginal Duties 

· Demolition · General preservation maintenance

 

Required Qualifications 

· Interest in historic preservation trades and continuing into the trades field

· Age restrictions: 18 – 30 (or 35 for Veterans) · Must be able to commit to the project for 26 weeks (start date flexible)

· 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.

· Driver’s license required

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Local and/or Northern VA or nearby area residents

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Shared, park housing may be available, inquire during the interview process

 

Compensation  

$1440 bi-weekly pay

$1000 Professional Development allowance

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

 

Personal Vehicle Information

 

Additional Benefits 

 

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.