Historic Preservation Trades Apprentice – 26-Week TTAP

scacareers; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for professional development

Travel for in-person course

AmeriCorps Education Award eligible

Health Insurance

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

Job summary

The Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) at Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a 26-week immersive internship to build hands-on preservation trades skills, under the National Park Service. Participants work with experienced staff on roofing, masonry, window restoration, and log cabin chinking, gaining practical experience for a career in historic preservation.

Compensation includes a $1,100–$1,440 bi-weekly living allowance and benefits like health insurance, AmeriCorps

Qualifications

• Interest in historic preservation trades and continuing into the trades field.
• Age restrictions: 18 - 30 (or 35 for Veterans).
• Must be able to commit to the project for 26 weeks (start date flexible).
• Physical effort is heavy to moderate and may involve lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Interest in using hand and power tools outdoors to complete projects.
• Ability to commute to meet up location daily.
• Follow all safety rules and participate in safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Gains hands-on experience in roofing, masonry, window restoration, and chinking on log cabins.
• Committed to a 26-week TTAP term at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Document, research, and report on preservation projects.
• Contributes to maintaining safety culture on site.

Job description

The Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) at Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a 26-week immersive internship to build hands-on preservation trades skills, under the National Park Service. Participants work with experienced staff on roofing, masonry, window restoration, and log cabin chinking, gaining practical experience for a career in historic preservation.

Compensation includes a $1,100–$1,440 bi-weekly living allowance and benefits like health insurance, AmeriCorps