Traditional Trades Program; TTAP Member - Saint-Gaudens National Park

Position: Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) Member - Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park staff.

These opportunities are intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of historic preservation. No background or previous experience in construction or historic preservation required. Training for all tools and activities will be provided by park staff professionals.

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

For more information about ACE, please visit our website.

Start Date:

April 13, 2026

Estimated End Date:
October 09, 2026

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

Description:

Known as the "National Park for the Arts," Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park celebrates the gardens, home, studio and art of internationally renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens ). The park is in the picturesque rural community of Cornish, New Hampshire, about thirty minutes from the large college town of Hanover. Stretching along the Connecticut River, the park's 190 acres of formal gardens, open fields, and dense forest is punctuated with twenty historic buildings all linked through hiking trails.

In partnership with the nonprofit Saint-Gaudens Memorial, the site promotes the arts through exhibitions, special events, and programs throughout the summer.

For more information about Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, please visit the NPS website.

Position Overview:

Carpentry projects consist of a historic fence install, repair/replacing deck boards, and window repairs on multiple buildings. These projects require operating vehicles, painting, using hand tools, and power tools. We will also be working on some historic trails, assisting the curatorial staff with statue cleaning/waxing, as well as building and installing exhibits for the art gallery. There will be some cross training with Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller which may include facilities operations, maintenance and repairs.

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, 7:00AM-3:30PM

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.

Housing: A housing allowance of $1,000/month will be provided for the duration of the term.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

* Remove if non AC
- Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts

* 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). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.

* 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.

* To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website.

Preferred:

* Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

* Ability and willingness to learn and work independently and collaboratively with a team.

* Deep interest in historic preservation.

Physical Demands, Work Environment and

Working Conditions:

* Physical Demands:
Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch.

* Vision Requirements:
Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.

* Weight Lifted or Force Exerted:
Frequently moves up to [15] lbs.,…