Traditional Trades Program – Olympic National Park – AmeriCorps

Description

Position Title:

NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Olympic National Park
- Ameri Corps Conservation Legacy Program:
Stewards Individual Placements – East Site

Location:

NPS – Olympic National Park

600 E Park Ave, Port Angeles, Washington 98362

• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• End Date: 10/09/2026
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900
  
  Hours (26 Weeks)

Stewards Individual Placements is an Ameri Corps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas.

Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program. Members 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 participants with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector.

The members will work alongside skilled trades staff on the Graves Creek Historic Preservation Project at OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK. This hands-on experience will include structural repairs, cedar shingle roof replacement, wood sash window restoration and reglazing, interior and exterior painting, masonry chimney and foundation repairs, as well as functional upgrades to the solar power system and the construction of a new outhouse structure.

Members will collaborate with subject matter experts, developing practical skills in carpentry, woodworking, and masonry. Under careful supervision, they will begin with foundational tasks and gradually take on more complex assignments as their confidence and competence grow. The project is designed to align with the members’ full term, allowing them to participate in the preservation process from start to finish.

This comprehensive involvement will provide a holistic understanding of historic preservation practices and project execution.

• Use of Basic Carpentry Hand Tools in Structural Repairs – Performing structural repairs using standard carpentry tools such as hammers, chisels, handsaws, and measuring instruments to cut, shape, and assemble wood components while maintaining structural integrity and safety standards.
• Interior and Exterior Building Painting – Perform surface preparation and apply protective or decorative coatings to historic and modern structures. Tasks include scraping, sanding, priming, and painting interior and exterior surfaces while preserving architectural integrity.
• Roofing – Removing old roofing materials, assist in repairs, and install new roofs using standard methods and tools. Will work from established plans and safety guidelines.
• Masonry – Wet Set Chimney Repair (Repointing) – Repairing and maintaining chimney structures by removing deteriorated mortar and repointing joints with fresh mortar to restore integrity and prevent water infiltration. Work involves cleaning joints, mixing mortars to correct specifications, and applying it to match existing masonry finish while ensuring structural stability.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age.
• Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
• Has received a high school diploma or…