Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - George Washington Memorial Parkway

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JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes Position title: Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) – George Washington Memorial Parkway Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement Town, City, Park, etc: Arlington, VA State / Territory: District of Columbia, Virginia Benefits: Public Land Corps Hiring Authority Project/Program Focus: Historic Preservation, Landscaping American Conservation Experience (ACE) recruits, trains and mobilizes over 1,000 young adults annually who complete essential conservation projects in national and state parks, wildlife refuges, local communities and more. Program participants gain practical job skills and professional development while making an impact. ACE has worked in all 50 states and several territories. Through its Crew program, members benefit from shared housing, meals on projects, trainings, a living allowance and other benefits. Crew members work in some of our nation's most iconic locations while building lifelong friendships and enjoying hands‑on conservation experiences. ACE's Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) program enables individuals to apply their resource management knowledge under the guidance of public land agency mentors through a wide range of positions. We feature openings for member roles throughout the year. Visit our site at and select Apply Here > Crew or EPIC (Internships/Individual Placements)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Members will perform a variety of maintenance and repair projects to include Painting, Graffiti Removal, Vegetation Removal, Repairing Masonry Surfaces, Asphalt Repair, etc., in order to best support the DC Safe and Beautiful efforts. The day‑to‑day duties of the member will include painting posts and chains, bollards, picnic tables, large planters, light posts, signposts, curbs/wayside bases and frames, trellises and barriers, etc. They will clean and wax wayside panels and the exteriors of structures by removing graffiti and invasive plants. They will prune trees and shrubs to improve visibility and reduce hazards, and they will also address other safety hazards by repairing walkways (softening edges) and securing railings. Lastly, they will perform water drainage checks. During their term, members will cultivate valuable skills in the preservation, restoration, stabilization, and maintenance projects at D.C.'s most iconic and important cultural sites and resources. 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.

JOB DUTIES

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking two members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside George Washington Memorial Parkway staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of historic preservation. No mandatory education or experience in the field is necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

Not specified in the current posting.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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