Individual Placement - Cultural Resources Participant

Student Conservation Association•Leavenworth, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Fort Cultural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post’s Integrated Cultural Resources Plan. These goals will include maintaining Sec 106 compliance and documentation on numerous historical buildings, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Researching historic elements of the Fort for tours, reports, and brochures as well as filing and organizing historical records will occupy most of the time. The position may also include other duties as assigned, depending on current needs and requirements on Post.

Requirements

A willingness to learn
Ability to follow directions
Personal Vehicle Information Required

Nice To Haves

Some mechanical aptitude
Cultural or History background
Interest in cultural and historical preservation

Responsibilities

Create and guide creation of Wayside Marker Tour
Create and compile data on the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District for the Cultural Resources Management Annual Report
Engage with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office to manage projects that affect the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District
Assist Natural Resources staff in wildlife surveys and data input
Historic research to ensure best methods of renovation and cleaning are being utilized on historic buildings
Creating maps to enhance the Wayside Marker Tour
Consult and edit Master Plan documents as they pertain to the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District