Historic Trades Apprentice — AmeriCorps Preservation Program

Conservation Legacy; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living allowance $720/week

Professional development stipend

Healthcare coverage if eligible

Housing not provided

Loan forbearance if eligible

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is seeking three AmeriCorps members for the NPS Traditional Trades Advancement Program at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park. Members will learn traditional trades, work on historic buildings, and gain exposure to preservation careers within the NPS and private sector.

Positions are on-site, start 01/18/2027 and end 07/16/2027, with a 26-week term totaling 900 hours. Compensation includes a living allowance and a path to the education award through AmeriCorps.

Qualifications

• US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Ages 18-30, up to 35 with Veteran status
• High school diploma or equivalent; commitment to obtain diploma if needed
• Consent to National Service Criminal History Check
• Attention to detail and safety-conscious mindset
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to tasks as they arise

Responsibilities

• Remove dirt and mildew from historic buildings using a hot water pressure washer
• Scrap existing siding and trim to remove loose peeling paint
• Replace deteriorating siding with beveled cypress siding
• Repair window frames, sills, and reglaze windows
• Repair or replace glass panes, cords, weights, and pulley systems
• Apply primer, caulk, and paint to exterior surfaces
• Remove windows and perform preservation planning tasks
• Support personal woodworking projects to develop carpentry skills
• Collaborate with preservation team to implement preservation treatments
• Assist with fabricating replacement parts for wood members
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply protective finishes
• Treat wooden vigas, latillas, lintels and doorsills with preservatives

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conservation Legacy is seeking three AmeriCorps members for the NPS Traditional Trades Advancement Program at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park. Members will learn traditional trades, work on historic buildings, and gain exposure to preservation careers within the NPS and private sector.

Positions are on-site, start 01/18/2027 and end 07/16/2027, with a 26-week term totaling 900 hours. Compensation includes a living allowance and a path to the education award through AmeriCorps.