Summer Land Management Interns - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Title: Land Management Individual Placements
Location: Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park, WV
Positions Available: 3 Internships
Estimated Start Date: May 15th, 2023
Estimated End Date: July 21st, 2023
Status: This is a full-time, temporary 300 hour AmeriCorps National Service position.
Contact: Questions? Email ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org
Appalachian Conservation Corps:
Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. As a corps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations. Our programs focus on service, place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career development. ACC also provides an opportunity for members to learn about the local environment and issues affecting it and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.
Position Summary:
This is a 10-week AmeriCorps Internship program with the Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. This park contains a variety of historical buildings important in early U.S. history, is culturally significant to pre-colonization indigenous communities, and has beautiful natural spaces.
The Land Management Interns will get to spend their summer working outside in Harper’s Ferry natural spaces on various projects within the Facility Division. The Facility Division is responsible for maintenance of about 60 buildings and about 17 miles of trails. The focus of projects this summer is to improve the appearance of the park and restore areas to a more natural state.
Project work includes:
· Removing wooden worm fence to restore land back to original use.
· Mowing grass and maintaining trails
· Painting park gates, building, and signs
Other responsibilities may be included.
Interns will be trained on safety protocol by the facility division, learn different techniques for park maintenance, and gain a greater understanding of the National Park Service.
Benefits:
· $600/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly
· $1,374.60 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 300 hour service term (award amount varies based on length of commitment and can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)
· Possible student loan forbearance and interest payoff
· Access to a ProDeal for discounted outdoor gear for the year
· Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
· Depending upon the academic institution and program, this position may fulfill internship requirements
· Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths
· Additional subject-specific trainings may be offered
· Uniform shirts and other necessary safety equipment is provided
General Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Interest and/or knowledge in conservation work
· Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions using tools and lifting up to 40lbs.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
· Basic knowledge of trail maintenance
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, 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 a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.