Position Title: Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Minidoka National Historic Site
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Jerome, ID (Preference given to local applicants)
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 4/14/2026
Dates of Employment:
- Start Date: 5/18/2026
- End Date: 10/2/2026
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 National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking two 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.
This is an hourly internship position that will work with Park facilities team and the Historic Preservation Training Center to focus on the historic preservation of the Minidoka National Historic Site. Selected applicants will build hands-on preservation trades skills at Minidoka National Historic Site through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 20-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP members will obtain a breadth of preservation trades experience which they can build on if they decide to continue with historic preservation.
Description of Duties:
- General preservation maintenance – learn processes behind historic preservation and how to effectively execute general procedures
- Wall construction – assist in stabilizing and reinforcing building structures including walls and roof of historic structures
- Site preparation – removing debris and historic objects from work area
- Deconstruction – assist in deconstructing unstable rafters, purlins, posts, and other structural hazards
- Use of hand and power tools
Qualifications:
- Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214.
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
- Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for this position, including, lifting, or handling of objects over 50lbs using proper techniques.
- 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.
- Flexibility to work outside of traditional hours may be required
- Preference given to local applicants
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Interest in historic preservation trades and continuing into the trades field
- Interest in using hand and power tools in an outdoor setting to complete projects
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:
- Typically, this position is expected to serve full-time, 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. This position is classified as FT Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime when available for select projects.
- Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
Orientation and Training:
- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on prohibited and unallowable activities.
- OSHA 10 Construction certification
- Mentorship, guidance, and training from NPS employees
- Training and Mentorship in Traditional Trades Techniques
- Historic Preservation Fundamentals Training
Benefits:
- $20/hr
- Eligible for overtime
- Housing assistance available to selected applicants relocating for this position
- Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
- Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority
- $1000 Professional Development stipend
How to Apply
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: Preference given to applicants who submit applications by April 14, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Kevin Record
Program Coordinator, STE
krecord@conservationlegacy.org
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.