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Field Leader- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Historic Preservation Team
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FOUNDED IN: 1957Address:1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110Arlington, Virginia22201Field Leader- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Historic Preservation Team
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting : YesPosition title : Field Leader- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Historic Preservation TeamDeadline to apply : 2024-02-29Type of Position : Crew LeaderTown, City, Park, etc : PittsburghState / Territory : PennsylvaniaBenefits : Housing Stipend/Assistance, Relocation AssistanceProject/Program Focus : Historic PreservationThe Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization, seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire students for the programs.Training Dates:
TBD (paid mandatory training)Location (City and State) : Springfield Armory National Historic Site (MA), Valley Forge, and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (PA)Primary Responsibilities:The Maintenance Action Team (MAT) Historic Preservation Crew will build hands-on preservation trades skills at 3 National Park Service-managed historic sites: Springfield Armory, Hopewell Furnace, and Valley Forge. Projects include addressing a range of preservation needs, including cemetery and headstone restoration, carpentry, column repair, painting, and other exterior structure repair. The ideal crew leader is excited about hands-on trades work and should be able to demonstrate or discuss their interest in the preservation field. The crew leader should have at least one year of experience in the preservation trades and feel comfortable leading a crew of 4 young adults in various projects. The crew leader must be able to commit to the position from
February 26 – December 20 , with weekends and federal holidays off.Specifically, the Crew Leader will:Act as a
Crew Supervisor
by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamicsServe as an
Advisor
by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardshipAct as a
Project Manager
by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCAPerform tasks as a
Program Administrator
by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staffLeader Qualifications:Experience working with youth or young adults1+ year(s) experience with historic preservation trades or related skills – i.e., preservation carpentry, masonry, window restoration, headstone cleaning and cemetery restoration.Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting or handling materials up to 50 lbs, unassisted, following proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.Must be able to attend Crew Leader training: TBDMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageMust have the ability to legally work in the USMust have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standardsHousing is provided and shared with crew, private room available.Leader Benefits and Compensation:$600 weekly stipend$1100 paid travelShared housing and utilities provided:
Springfield Armory: Dormitory-style rooms at local tech collegeValley Forge and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Sites: Park housing provided at Lafayette’s Headquarters, private room for Leader
5 days of PTO for the season and paid Federal HolidaysThe Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to learn more about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the SCA.
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FOUNDED IN: 1957Address:1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110Arlington, Virginia22201Field Leader- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Historic Preservation Team
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting : YesPosition title : Field Leader- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Historic Preservation TeamDeadline to apply : 2024-02-29Type of Position : Crew LeaderTown, City, Park, etc : PittsburghState / Territory : PennsylvaniaBenefits : Housing Stipend/Assistance, Relocation AssistanceProject/Program Focus : Historic PreservationThe Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization, seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire students for the programs.Training Dates:
TBD (paid mandatory training)Location (City and State) : Springfield Armory National Historic Site (MA), Valley Forge, and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (PA)Primary Responsibilities:The Maintenance Action Team (MAT) Historic Preservation Crew will build hands-on preservation trades skills at 3 National Park Service-managed historic sites: Springfield Armory, Hopewell Furnace, and Valley Forge. Projects include addressing a range of preservation needs, including cemetery and headstone restoration, carpentry, column repair, painting, and other exterior structure repair. The ideal crew leader is excited about hands-on trades work and should be able to demonstrate or discuss their interest in the preservation field. The crew leader should have at least one year of experience in the preservation trades and feel comfortable leading a crew of 4 young adults in various projects. The crew leader must be able to commit to the position from
February 26 – December 20 , with weekends and federal holidays off.Specifically, the Crew Leader will:Act as a
Crew Supervisor
by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamicsServe as an
Advisor
by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardshipAct as a
Project Manager
by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCAPerform tasks as a
Program Administrator
by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staffLeader Qualifications:Experience working with youth or young adults1+ year(s) experience with historic preservation trades or related skills – i.e., preservation carpentry, masonry, window restoration, headstone cleaning and cemetery restoration.Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting or handling materials up to 50 lbs, unassisted, following proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.Must be able to attend Crew Leader training: TBDMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageMust have the ability to legally work in the USMust have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standardsHousing is provided and shared with crew, private room available.Leader Benefits and Compensation:$600 weekly stipend$1100 paid travelShared housing and utilities provided:
Springfield Armory: Dormitory-style rooms at local tech collegeValley Forge and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Sites: Park housing provided at Lafayette’s Headquarters, private room for Leader
5 days of PTO for the season and paid Federal HolidaysThe Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to learn more about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the SCA.
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