Cultural Resource Member

EPIC • Martinez, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with John Muir National Historic Site, is seeking one Member to contribute to Cultural Resource projects alongside NPS Staff. This is a 16-week minimum commitment position. The Museum Management Member will work on a variety of museum program tasks focused around curatorial and collections management. These will include researching, cataloging, and photographing museum objects, digitizing archival documents, and assisting with housekeeping tasks in historic installations. The Member may also assist curatorial staff with public engagement events, including tabling at events and event preparation. The member will be expected to represent ACE and the NPS professionally when sharing park history and museum objects with the public. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals, potentially including gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. This position will be working 75% indoors and 25% outdoors on other related projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record
• A current and valid form of ID
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation
• May not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 (or up to 35 for veterans)
• Must meet PLC Eligibility Requirements
• Must meet citizenship requirements for PLC

Nice To Haves

• Hold or be pursuing a degree in Anthropology, History, Museum Studies or related degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas
• Knowledge of museum collection and preservation methods
• Ability and willingness to perform detailed oriented work
• Familiarity with PC compatible systems including Windows-based software and commercial word processing and database systems

Responsibilities

• Researching, cataloging, and photographing museum objects
• Digitizing archival documents
• Assisting with housekeeping tasks in historic installations
• Assisting curatorial staff with public engagement events, including tabling and event preparation
• Representing ACE and the NPS professionally when sharing park history and museum objects with the public
• Conducting duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources

Benefits

• Living allowance of $352/week (dispersed bi-weekly)
• Potential eligibility for federal hiring authority upon completion of term and 640 hours of service (PLC)
• Position specific training
• Orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support
• Specific training may include artifact handling, cataloging and preservation; housekeeping and integrated pest management; environmental monitoring in museum spaces; Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed