Miembro del Equipo de Conservación de San Juan - Puerto Rico - SOLO LOCALES

American Conservation Experience•San Juan, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Join American Conservation Experience in San Juan National Historic Site and enjoy skills training while working on various ground maintenance projects around the park. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from all around Puerto Rico. Members must serve for a minimum of 6 months with possible opportunities to extend. Members typically work on general maintenance of the ground and trails at SAJU and occasionally have the opportunity to learn about the history of the area, small engine repair, and Leave No Trace properties. While serving, members typically have 2 days off a week to enjoy San Jaun's abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today! San Juan National Historic Site includes Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, most of the city walls, the San Juan Gate and Fort San Juan de la Cruz just across the entrance to the bay. Puerto Rico is the easternmost of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is the first major island with freshwater, food, shelter, and supplies like wood that sailors could reach coming to the New World from Europe, by sea. Shortly after the Spaniards settled here, they discovered that the bigger territories in Mexico, Central and South America were full of treasures like gold, silver and gems. Spain pursued these riches and built military fortifications in San Juan to establish Puerto Rico as the "front door" to expansive Spanish colonies in the "New World." During the 16th century, Spain quickly became a major world power largely because of the strategically located island of Puerto Rico. That's why Spain spent over 250 years fortifying this prized location. It's no wonder why Spain vigorously protected and kept Puerto Rico under its control for nearly 400 years. At one time, nearly 3 miles of city walls surrounded and protected the city of Old San Juan. Now SAJU protects and interprets colonial-era forts such as Castillo San Felipe del Morro, bastions, powder houses, and approximately three fourths of the old city wall. In 1983 the park unit was designated a World Heritage Site because of its outstanding, universal cultural value. There are few national park units that are World Heritage Sites. Members serve in professionally supervised teams as they learn trail maintenance and landscaping skills and have the opportunity to learn basic small engine repair and about the history of San Juan National Historic Park. Members are afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the National Park Service.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must be 18-30 years of age or up to 35 for military veterans.
Proficient in Spanish.
Have a positive, flexible attitude
Adhere to NPS, SAJU, and ACE guidelines.
Ability to work alone and in a group.
Ability to undergo a federal criminal background check is required.
Ability to arrive at San Juan National Historic site prior to 6:30 am Monday-Friday.
95% Attendance- Time off will be permitted for personal days with priorapproval or sick time with documentation for 2 days in succession (Unexcusedabsences will not be tolerated).