Position Title: Flagstaff Area National Monuments Traditional Trades Individual Placement – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps
Site Location: Flagstaff Area National Monuments (Wupatki, Sunset Crater and Walnut Canyon National Monument)
6400 N Highway 89, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Terms of Service:
Start Date: 04/21/2025 End Date: 10/17/2025 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hour
Purpose:
It is the mission of the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to "lead our nations back to cultural and ecological well being." The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps has offices in Acoma, Albuquerque, Gallup (Navajo Nation), Zuni, and Hopi. Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps serves local Indigenous communities in the regions we operate.
The National Park Service (NPS) and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) at Flagstaff Area National Monuments. These AmeriCorps position(s) will receive introductory training in preservation masonry and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources. This AmeriCorps program provides participants with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector.
The intern will be working within the Cultural Resources Program and the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Flagstaff Area National Monuments. Flagstaff Area National Monuments manages three units within the National Park Service around Flagstaff, Arizona: Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, and Walnut Canyon National Monument. The Cultural Resources Program is responsible for the stewardship of archeological sites, cultural landscapes, historic structures, and ethnographic resources. The Facilities Maintenance Division provides access to cultural and natural resources by maintaining trails, roads, buildings, and public utilities.
The interns will benefit the organization (NPS) by incorporating an Indigenous perspective in a program that focuses on preserving and providing access to ancestral sites. The NPS is also working to increase the diversity of its applicant pool, particularly with Native American applicants. This experience will provide the intern with skills and experience to apply and qualify for NPS jobs, which will ultimately help the organization by including Native Americans among the staff tasked with preserving and protecting cultural resources.
Description of Duties:
Perform preservation maintenance at pre-contact archeological sites.Essential functions and responsibilities:
i. Work as part of a crew to perform stabilization at sites within Wupatki NM and Walnut Canyon NM.
ii. Complete and track forms and photographs to document preservation work.
iii. Assist with report preparation.Work Plan Activity: Lomaki Trail ADA Realignment
Essential functions and responsibilities:
i. Work with trail crew to shape limestone with hand chisels and install stone along trail.
ii. Lay down aggregate base subgrade to specified depth and compact with powered tamper.
iii. Spread Stalok proprietary trail surface to required grade using rakes and levels, and compact.
3. Ranger Cabin Preservation
Essential functions and responsibilities:
i. Work as part of a crew to perform stabilization at the historic Ranger Cabin alongside the Flagstaff MAT.
ii. Prepare and apply lime daub and chinking to exterior of cabin.
iii. Paint exterior of outhouse with linseed oil paint.
iv. Monitor rodent activity and mitigate as needed.
vi. Perform minor maintenance and repairs to doors, windows, and hardware.
Qualifications:
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien At least 17 years of age 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.Valid Driver's LicensePositive Attitude Ability to work 10 hour days in heat and sunAbility to hike rough, uneven terrain,Willingness to learn and work as part of a teamAbility to follow oral and written instructionsNo prior experience to Historic Preservation needed
Physical Requirements:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
Orientation and Training:
Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Member will receive an orientation on Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program - responsibilities and requirements of the program.Member will receive training with the National Park Service (NPS) - Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) on basic fundamental principles of Historic PreservationMember will receive training on Defensive Driving via Conservation LegacyMember has $1,000 to utilize for professional development opportunities.
Benefits:
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 Living Allowance of $600 per week. Additional Benefit of $120 per week.Paid Professional Development Opportunities Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority EligibleHealthcare Coverage if EligibleLoan forbearance if EligibleInterest Payments if EligibleEvaluation 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 Monthly IP accomplishment tracking, TTAP surveys and Midterm/Final Evaluations.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
ALCC Staff Contact information: Kiana Etsate-Gashytewa kiana@conservationlegacy.org
Flagstaff Area National Monuments Contact information: Kelsey Vaughn-Wiltsee kelsey_vaughn-wiltsee@nps.gov
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with AmeriCorps requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.