Manassas National Battlefield Park Apprenticeship

The National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), along with the Stewards Individual Placement Program, are seeking individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program. This program provides post-9/11 military service veterans hands-on skills training from NPS professionals, focusing on the maintenance and care of monuments, memorials, and structures in the National Park Service system. Apprentices 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 apprentices with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector.

Job Description

Length: 26 weeks – 40 hours/week
Location: Two week training at Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, MD. Housing and travel during training will be provided.

 

This posting is specifically for Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA

Housing is not provided – individuals already living near these sites are highly encouraged to apply.
Living Allowance: $16/hour
Term Dates: 4/15/19 – 10/11/19
Application Due Date: Positions will be open until filled. Applications received by March 15, 2019 will receive full consideration.

 

Qualifications:

  • Post-9/11 armed service veteran. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with a discharge status of Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions needed.
  • 18-35 years of age
  • United States citizen or legal resident
  • Priority given to individuals who are already local to a park site

Expectations:

  • A career interest in building trade skills and/or historic preservation
  • Is comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions and at heights
  • Have a willingness to work hard and get dirty
  • Have a serious attitude toward safety all day, every day
  • Have the ability to think critically and creatively
  • Have positive attitude
  • Have ability to communicate effectively
  • Have a professional and respectful manner and works well within a team
  • Ability to commit to a six-month experience of combined training and hands-on work
  • Flexibility to work outside of traditional hours may be required
  • Have the desire and ability to complete all program training requirements in order to receive NCCER and OSHA certifications including assessments and all classroom and online coursework.

Apply

Find official posting here: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions

Please upload a cover letter and resume for full consideration.

 

For More Information

Contact Christy Curd, Stewards Program Coordinator christy@conservationlegacy.org