Traditional Trades Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Position: Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Andrew Johnson National Historic Site staff.

The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary.

For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website.

For more information about ACE, please visit our website.

Start Date:

April 20, 2026

Estimated End Date:
October 16, 2026

* a 26-week minimum commitment is required
* Location Details/

Description:

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (ANJO), located in Greeneville, Tennessee was designated as a National Historic Site in 1965 to honor the 17th president of the United States. The 16-acre park includes a visitor center, a tailor shop, two of Johnson's homesteads, and his burial site at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery, where the interns will focus much of their work.

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is nestled on Main Street in Greeneville's historic downtown area, which features local restaurants, museums, shops, and schools. The visitor center is 43 miles southwest of Tri-Cities Regional Airport, easily accessible by car.

For more information about Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, please visit the NPS website.

Position Overview:

As part of the team, you will play a vital role in historic preservation and landscape improvement projects, working closely with dedicated NPS staff to help preserve this important site for future generations. Under guidance from Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (ANJO) staff, ACE members will care for Andrew Johnson National Cemetery using best practices in cultural landscape management. ACE members will gain experience with power and hand tools, tree pruning methods, and help install lightning protection and aerate tree roots.

The members will also have opportunities to explore masonry and carpentry work in the preservation of the national cemetery.

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:

Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM

Position Benefits

Living Allowance:
The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $720/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority:
Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.

PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age (You must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Some agencies also interpret these guidelines to include veterans up to age 35) and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility or view general eligibility information on our website.

Housing:
Housing is the responsibility of the ACE member and not provided by ACE or the NPS.

Professional Development Stipend: $1,000 of professional development funds will be available to participants for pre-approved uses.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training includes OSHA-10 and Introduction to Preservation Horticulture.

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 driver's 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…