NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Build Up Aspiring Preservationist Programs Assistant – N

Conservation Legacy • Frederick, MD

1d • Remote

About The Position

Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, is partnering with the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) to offer a 26-week placement supporting HPTC’s Aspiring Preservationist Programs. The assistant will work remotely with the HPTC Learning Services Aspiring Preservationist Team and receive direct mentorship from NPS staff, working closely with the HPTC Youth Program Specialist. The role offers behind-the-scenes experience with youth and training programming, including the Traditional Trades Advancement Program, and contributes to the coordination, development, and continued growth of HPTC programs.

The position combines project management, correspondence and reporting, program support, and individual professional development. Duties include helping track participant and project information, supporting program budgets and planning, maintaining partner relationships, preparing communications and reports, assisting with events and materials logistics, and identifying potential program improvements. The position is expected to serve 40 hours per week; schedules may vary. Employment is scheduled from January 4, 2027, through July 2, 2027.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen, United States national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• Be 18–30 years of age; the maximum age is 35 for veterans with a DD-214.
• Commit to a 26-week experience combining training and hands-on work.
• Provide information to establish eligibility and complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Have responsibility and time-management skills to handle remote supervision and remote work.
• Have very strong written and editing communication skills.
• Have very strong organizational skills.
• Be able to work independently.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Interest and/or experience in youth programs, workforce development, historic preservation, public administration, or program management.
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, preservation, social science, parks and recreation, youth and community development, social work, anthropology, communications, human services, or organizational psychology or management.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with remote work.
• Interest in working for a public lands management agency.
• Ability to travel for work outside the local Frederick area periodically.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support HPTC initiatives and help execute program goals.
• Work with the Youth Program Specialist to monitor completion of program activities by young adult and veteran participants.
• Track project information, including funding, completion reports, project and partner contacts, and annual program trends.
• Learn to draft and monitor financial assistance agreements and program budgets.
• Assist with program planning, including cost modeling, scheduling, advertising, training, execution, and evaluation.
• Help maintain and grow relationships with external NPS partners.
• Research and recommend program adjustments and improvements based on internal data and external industry or organizational standards and activities.
• Communicate HPTC’s mission, goals, and objectives through program and partner correspondence.
• Compose program-related letters, memos, and other correspondence as needed.
• Compile information for reports for project supervisors and the HPTC leadership team.
• Assist with coordinating replies to correspondence and reports, including relaying instructions, collecting information, preparing replies, and coordinating submissions.
• Assist with program communications and record keeping, including attending meetings, taking notes, updating webpages, and responding to external correspondence.
• Help prepare for and execute in-person events, such as tabling, trainings, and meetings.
• Coordinate materials logistics with HPTC and program staff, including inventory and shipping training materials and participant supplies.
• Spend 10–15% of the position on individual professional development, such as training, skill development, and working with other NPS departments in areas of interest.

Benefits

• Health coverage available.
• Eligible for Public Lands Corps hiring authority.
• Potential for a flexible work schedule.
• Travel to National Park Service sites available.
• Networking across the National Park Service.
• Involvement in a dynamic team and experience contributing to a national NPS program.
• Exposure to individuals working in youth programs, historic preservation, and NPS training.
• Professional and individual development opportunities to be determined by the intern and supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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