Historic Trades Apprenticeship – AmeriCorps Trail Preservation

Conservation Legacy; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal Education Award

Living allowance

Housing stipend

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is hosting an AmeriCorps Stewards Individual Placements opportunity at Natchez Trace Parkway (Kosciusko, MS). Participants will receive classroom and hands-on training in traditional trades, learning historic preservation skills while contributing to trail rehabilitation and resource protection.

The 26-week program runs on-site with a 40-hour work week, includes a housing stipend and education award eligibility, and requires US citizenship or equivalent status.

Qualifications

• Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Ages: 18+, veterans up to 35.
• Commit to 26 weeks of AmeriCorps service (training + hands-on work).
• Agree to obtain high school diploma or equivalent before using education award.

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitate the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail to preserve resources and improve visitor experience.
• Repair or replace trail bridges and boardwalks as needed.
• Repair trail heads and water diversion barriers.
• Remove overgrown vegetation and downed timbers to maintain trail safety.
• Install signage and refresh markers to guide trail visitors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Mgmt

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Conservation Legacy is hosting an AmeriCorps Stewards Individual Placements opportunity at Natchez Trace Parkway (Kosciusko, MS). Participants will receive classroom and hands-on training in traditional trades, learning historic preservation skills while contributing to trail rehabilitation and resource protection.

The 26-week program runs on-site with a 40-hour work week, includes a housing stipend and education award eligibility, and requires US citizenship or equivalent status.