Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to landscape stewardship projects alongside Fort Donelson National Battlefield staff.
The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary.
For more information about the National Park Services Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps, please explore our website by searching for NPS Landscape Stewardship Corps. For more information about ACE, please visit our website.
Dates and Location
Location Details Spanning both south-central Kentucky and north-central Tennessee, Fort Donelson National Battlefield preserves the final resting place of thousands of United States veterans and the beautiful rolling hills of the Cumberland River valley where General Grant and his troops created a pathway to Union victory during the Civil War.
The Fort Donelson battlefield and national cemetery are in the rural community of Dover, Tennessee, which is on the Cumberland River and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities.
For more information about Fort Donelson National Battlefield, please visit the NPS website.
Position Overview The National Park Service staff at Fort Donelson National Battlefield is dedicated to best practices in cultural landscape management in their care of the battlefields, trees, plantings, and monuments that honor the thousands of veterans who are buried in its hallowed ground.
The ACE member will build skills and gain valuable experience with power and hand tools, tree pruning, plant and turf care, and masonry conservation in the preservation of the national battlefield and cemetery under the mentorship of park staff.
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
Schedule
Position Benefits
Provided Training
Qualifications
Required:
Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident as required by U.S. government contracts.
Members must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Members must be ages 18-30 (up to 35 if a U.S. veteran).
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed, work alone, and be a positive contributing member of a group.
A valid drivers license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations, and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
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Preferred:
Ability and willingness to learn and work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Deep interest in preservation, horticulture, turf management, arboriculture, history, and/or the environment.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions/Hazards The ACE members may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including:
The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff members, or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety
To Apply Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACEs online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact ACE EPIC Historic Preservation Project Manager Kyle Ellison.
If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you.
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