Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Hot Springs National Park

EPIC • Hot Springs, AR

29d • Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside NPS staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture. No background or previous experience in horticulture is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps please the NPS website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June, 2026 Estimated End Date: November/December, 2026 a 26-week minimum commitment is required Location Details/Description: Hot Springs National Park (Hot Springs, AR) Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of years. Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant creeks – all in the middle of town – make Hot Springs National Park a unique and beautiful destination. For more information, please visit the NPS website. Position Overview: Members will work along historic bathhouse row for specific replanting of ornamental vegetation, work with landscaping crews on multiple landscapes to learn different management practices, work on trail projects, and will continue with the Ozark Chinkapin restoration project. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, M-F

Requirements

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Members must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upon hiring)
• 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.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Members may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Ability and willingness to learn and work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Deep interest in historic preservation.

Responsibilities

• Members will work along historic bathhouse row for specific replanting of ornamental vegetation
• work with landscaping crews on multiple landscapes to learn different management practices
• work on trail projects
• continue with the Ozark Chinkapin restoration project

Benefits

• Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $720/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service.
• Professional Development Stipend: $1,000 of professional development funds will be available to participants for pre-approved uses.
• Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training includes OSHA-10 and Introduction to Preservation Horticulture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED