Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Yosemite National Park - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy; El Portal (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance

Park Housing Available

Professional Development Stipend

Loan forbearance

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is offering three Stewards Individual Placements at Yosemite National Park as part of the NPS Historic Preservation Training Center program. This AmeriCorps role provides 26 weeks of hands-on training in traditional trades, working on historic structures and landscape projects within Yosemite.

Participants receive marketable skills, a living allowance, and the Segal Education Award. Roles are on-site in El Portal, CA, with mentorship from journey-level staff.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Between 18-30 years of age (Veterans up to 35).
• Commit to a 26-week program with training and hands-on work.
• Agree to obtain high school diploma or equivalent before education award use.
• Consent to a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Willingness to learn preservation skills and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Masonry repointing and mortar analysis.
• Carpentry repairs including framing and log work.
• Roofing repairs using historic materials.
• Window restoration and repainting of historic structures.
• Historic structure condition assessments.
• Learning traditional trade skills with journey-level mentorship.
• Exposure to Masonry, Carpentry, roofing, and other skills.
• Historic and cultural landscape maintenance and management.
• Historic structure preservation and restoration.
• Use of hand and power tools.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center - Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Yosemite National Park - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: El Portal, CA

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• End Date: 07/02/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours (26 weeks)

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas.

Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking three individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Advancement Program serving at Yosemite National Park. Members will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources.

This program provides participants with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector.

Members will be part of multiple park projects during their term throughout Yosemite National Park that includes historic wood sash window repair, shake roofing repair, siding repair, and interior trim work and painting. Projects for 2026 will include: Reconstruct Tuolumne Meadows Ranger Office, Demolish and Mothball Curry Village Duplex Cabins, Preserve Snow Creek Backcountry Cabin and Preserve Ostrander Ski Hut, Preserve Arch Rock Buildings, Preserve and Maintain Wawona Covered Bridge.

Description of Duties:

• Masonry repointing and mortar analysis
• Carpentry repairs including framing and log work
• Roofing repairs using wood shingles and historic materials
• Window restoration including wood repair, glass repair, and repainting
• Historic structure condition assessments
• Learning traditional trade skills
• Supporting and learning from journey-level employees
• Exposure to Masonry, Carpentry, roofing, and other skills
• Historic and cultural landscape maintenance and management
• Historic structure preservation and restoration
• Use of hand and power tool

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident
• Between 18-30 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age
• Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
• Willingness to learn preservation skills and safety protocols
• Operate as a good team member and follow daily direction
• Follow HPTC's project agreement and safety plan. Be respectful of all members, site mentors, and staff
• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Time Management Skills

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Vanessa Morrison at [e-mail]

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday at a full-time capacity of 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Members may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
• Fully On-Site

Orientation and Training:

• Members will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
• Members will be provided with hands-on experience in environmental stewardship by NPS staff
• Instruction and guidance on carpentry skills and operating/servicing equipment

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $600 a week + Additional Benefit of $120 a week (equivalent to $18/hr)
• $1000 Professional Development Stipend
• Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority
• Park Housing Available
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Ariana Nye

Stewards Individual Placements

[e-mail]

Service Site Contact information:

Hope Dailey

On-site Mentor

[e-mail]

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, 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 reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.