Museum Services Member – Natchez National Park

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking 1 Member to contribute to the curatorial museum program alongside Natchez National Historical Park staff.

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August 10, 2026

October 31, 2026

* a 12 week minimum commitment is required *

Natchez National Historical Park - Natchez, MS

Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.

For more information about the park, please visit the NPS website.

Natchez National Historical Park tells the story of Natchez in the American South. The park is composed of five NPS owned properties:
Forks of the Road, Fort Rosalie, Melrose, the William Johnson House, the Natchez Visitor Center, and a larger area known as the preservation district. The Museum Technician Intern will work under the direction of the park’s Curator with the museum collection. The museum collection consists of a wide variety of objects including 19th century decorative arts, tools, architectural fragments, photos and archival materials, etc.

The ACE Member will assist curatorial staff with the care, maintenance, and preservation of the museum collection located in modern and historic buildings. The ACE member will accomplish many needed tasks contributing to the preservation of the museum collection. Duties will include:

• Museum housekeeping in period furnished room exhibits, museum storage, and other exhibit areas
• Preparing manual and computerized curatorial records including conducting inventories and container lists
• Collecting and processing environmental monitoring and integrated pest management data relevant to the museum collection
• Upgrading museum storage materials and relocating museum objects
• Photography of museum objects and cultural resources
• Other tasks related to the museum collection

Having a personal vehicle is highly recommended for commuting and to access groceries and other needs on days off. Driving a government vehicle between park sites will be required during the workday.

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.

Monday to Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm.

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $700/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or Natchez National Historical Park.

Relocation Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $750 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

Training Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $750 to be used for eligible training and professional development expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

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 may include hands‑on learning working with park staff, webinars, seminars, reading, etc.

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