TTAP Internship Home of Franklin D Roosevelt

TTAP Internship – Home of Franklin D Roosevelt

Position Summary 

Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at multiple significant historic sites 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.

Schedule 

November 18, 2024 – May 16, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

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 the Vanderbilt Mansion include carpentry repairs, painting, and learning wood finishing techniques. Additional projects include constructing two trail bridges and restoration of the porch at the Vanderbilt visitor center. 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 November 18, 2024 – May 16, 2025, with weekends and federal holidays off.

Skills Training & Support Provided:

• Carpentry and painting

• Trail bridge construction

• Porch restoration

• Painting and other finishing techniques

• General preservation maintenance

Marginal Duties 

Required Qualifications 

• Interest in historic preservation trades and continuing into the trades field
• Age restrictions: 13 – 30 (or up to 35 for Veterans)
• Must be able to commit to the project for 26 weeks
• Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting and 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 the project site daily
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and participate in the ongoing safety culture of the site

Preferred Qualifications 

• Local to Hyde Park, NY

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Shared, park housing is available

Compensation  

• $1440 bi-weekly living 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.