Position Title: NPS / HPTC Facilities Member - Non-AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Jenkins Cannery 106 Commerce Street,
Frederick, MD 21701
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 07/31/2026
Dates of Employment:
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Start Date: 08/10/2026
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End Date: 02/05/2027
Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with internships service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Historic Preservation Training Center will host a facilities member.
This Facilities Member position is an hourly internship position that will work to preserve and maintain national parks or partner facilities by demonstrating outstanding leadership, delivering quality preservation services, and developing educational courses that fulfill the competency requirements of service employees. This will include general and routine maintenance of HPTC facilities, including but not limited to Hargett Farm, Gambrill House, and Jenkins Cannery.
This member position will be assigned to a Preservation Trades Section within the Historic Preservation Training Center Facilities Team, part of the National Park Service. The purpose of the position is to perform work on typical preservation projects for a variety of historic structures. Projects vary greatly and are dependent upon the site where participants work.
Description of Duties:
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Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities
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Perform landscaping work such as mowing grass, weeding, mulching, seasonal cleanup
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Perform minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools in fabricating replacement wood components, rough framing, shelving, roofing
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Perform minor painting using, brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects
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Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening/replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures, replaces faucet washers, unplugs drains
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Performs masonry repairs, raking and repointing of masonry joinery, brick and block, concrete/cement repairs, re-grading grounds, spreading gravel
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Performs custodial duties such as wiping, mopping, vacuuming horizontal and vertical surfaces, remove trash and recycling, cleans bathroom toilets, bathroom sinks, kitchens
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Receive detailed instructions for all new assignments, and unusual problems. The member works closely with higher graded employees
Qualifications:
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Ability to commit to full duration of the position
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United States citizen, national, or legal resident
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Must be 18-30 years of age (35 for Veterans with DD- 214)
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Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
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Applicants with prior preservation experience and TTAP alumni will be preferred for this role
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Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for this position, including occasional lifting or handling of objects over 50 lbs using proper techniques
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Standing or kneeling for long periods and will be required to climb ladders, work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces such as a roof, and/or be able to work in confined spaces
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Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb and walk in all manners of environmental conditions such as rain, mud, and extreme heat or cold
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Personal transportation will be required to report to job site
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Ability to travel for one or more weeks at a time, at times with short notice
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Flexibility to work outside of traditional hours may be required
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time requirements:
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This position is expected to serve 40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime
Orientation and Training:
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Asbestos Awareness
- Emergency Response
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Fall Hazard Awareness
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OSHA 10
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First Aid / CPR
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Occupational Noise
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Respiratory Protection
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PPE Training
Additional Position and Community Information
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Member will drive agency vehicle
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On-site housing is NOT available
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Frequent travel for extended periods will be a requirement for this position. Selected members should expect to arrange and cover travel expenses up front before submitting for reimbursement
Benefits:
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Hourly Wage: $18 - $20/hr. (dependent on experience)
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Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
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$1,000 professional development stipend
How to Apply: Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position will close on July 31, 2026.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Program Contact information:
Ariana Nye
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(304) 860-5506
Service Site Contact information:
Mark Andros
Supervisory Exhibits Specialist
[email protected]
(240) 739-0311
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
