Traditional Trades Advancement Program- Arlington National Cemetery Cultural Resources
Length:
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Term of positions is 20 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk
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Location:
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Arlington, VA
Compensation:
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$590/wk + $200/wk housing allowance (equivalent to $19.75/hr)(pre-tax)
Start Date:
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6/3/2024
Application Due Date:
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Preference given to applicants that submit application by 4/30/2024
Title of Position
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Cultural Resource Management/ Architectural Historian
Intern
Position Details
Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) 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. SIPP in partnership with Army National Military Cemeteries, are seeking interns who will support the Cultural Resources Program to document and preserve monuments, memorials, sculptures, and historic structures.
Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC), consisting of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the U.S. Soldiers' & Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC), represents the American people for past, present, and future generations by laying to rest those few who have served our nation with dignity and honor, while immersing guests in the cemetery's living history. Within the agency, the Director of Engineering, Planning & Resources Division, Cultural Resources Management (CRM) Program and Conservation Program work to maintain & preserve the hallowed grounds. This includes the historic structures, monuments, memorials, cultural landscapes, & objects.
The Cultural Resources Program is responsible for the care of more than 300 individual historic resources. Interns will receive training and gain experience from the Cultural Resources Manager in research, architectural history, field surveys, condition assessments, and preservation documentation. Interns will also work to preserve our shared heritage and will participate in information-sharing and education outreach to the general public during their term of service.
This opportunity is part of the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) which provides an immersive experience for diverse young adults and veterans to learn from experts, developing trade skills and knowledge to enter the workforce, while preserving traditional trades and addressing critical maintenance projects within our national parks. Through TTAP, the NPS is laying the foundation to train the next generation of preservation maintenance workers with a focus on land and cultural resources. Each program cohort offers the NPS the opportunity to increase the geographical reach of the program’s recruitment and delivery along with the capacity of skilled historic preservation workers to enter both the public and private sectors. This is a full-time five-month internship position. No housing provided as part of the internship. ~~~~
Position Responsibilities will include:
Minimum Requirements:
Must provide own transportation in the greater DC-metro region
Willingness to learn and work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Solid research, technical writing, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail when authoring and reviewing work
Should be comfortable working with computers
Fluent with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to pass a background check
Able to spend extended periods outside conducting field surveys and assessments
Work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, and climbing. Work may occur at heights, such as work on ladders or scaffolding. Should be capable of lifting moderately heavy objects (50 lbs. or less), such as equipment and supplies. Applicant must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Adhere to site safety protocols at all times.
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Benefits:
How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
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