Individual Placement - Cultural Resources Participant

Cultural Resources Assistant

Assist the Fort Cultural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post's Integrated Cultural Resources Plan. These goals will include maintaining Sec 106 compliance and documentation on numerous historical buildings, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Researching historic elements of the Fort for tours, reports, and brochures as well as filing and organizing historical records will occupy most of the time.

The position may also include other duties as assigned, depending on current needs and requirements on Post.

Hosting Organization:
Fort Leavenworth

Location:

Fort Leavenworth, KS

Schedule:

August 31, 2026 - August 27, 2027

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and guide creation of Wayside Marker Tour
• Create and compile data on the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District for the Cultural Resources Management Annual Report
• Engage with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office to manage projects that affect the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District

Marginal Duties:

• Assist Natural Resources staff in wildlife surveys and data input
• Historic research to ensure best methods of renovation and cleaning are being utilized on historic buildings
• Creating maps to enhance the Wayside Marker Tour
• Consult and edit Master Plan documents as they pertain to the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District

Required Qualifications:

• A willingness to learn
• Ability to follow directions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some mechanical aptitude
• Cultural or History background
• Interest in cultural and historical preservation

Hours:

40 per week

Living Accommodations:
Member is responsible for finding their own living arrangements in the area.

Compensation:

• Living Allowance: $650/week
• Relocation Allowance: $1,100 (paid once)
• Health Insurance option

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information:
Required

Additional Benefits:

• Interpretive Skills
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• Health Insurance
• Ameri Corps:
  Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.