AmeriCorps Historic Trades Apprentice — Cape Lookout

Conservation Legacy; Ocracoke (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance: $720/week

Professional development stipend $1000

Housing available

Healthcare coverage if eligible

Childcare coverage if eligible

Loan forbearance if eligible

Interest payments if eligible

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is seeking AmeriCorps members for the Traditinal Trades Advancement Program at Cape Lookout National Seashore. The role focuses on carpentry, wood window restoration, doors, staining, and trim work, with hands-on historic preservation learning and on-site housing.

Participants must commit to a 26-week term, serve ~40 hours/week on-site, and complete required safety trainings while engaging with the National Park Service and partners.

Qualifications

• US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Ages 18–30, or up to 35 with Veteran status
• Agree to National Service Criminal History Check
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOI driver standards and background check
• Ability to commute to meet-up location (<10 miles from park housing)
• Willing to travel by boat to project sites regularly
• Follow all safety rules and safety culture of the site
• Commit to a 26-week AmeriCorps term

Responsibilities

• Inventorying tools and equipment
• Light custodial duties including dusting and tidying spaces
• Basic landscaping including mulching
• Replacing lightbulbs or small fixtures
• Covering and protecting materials from elements
• Assisting visitors with directions and site information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conservation Legacy is seeking AmeriCorps members for the Traditinal Trades Advancement Program at Cape Lookout National Seashore. The role focuses on carpentry, wood window restoration, doors, staining, and trim work, with hands-on historic preservation learning and on-site housing.

Participants must commit to a 26-week term, serve ~40 hours/week on-site, and complete required safety trainings while engaging with the National Park Service and partners.