Traditional Trades Advancement Program at Hyde Park NY

Student Conservation Association•Town of Hyde Park, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at multiple significant historic sites through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way to gain practical, hands-on experience and the foundation for a career in historic preservation.

Requirements

Interest in historic preservation trades and continuing into the trades field
Age restrictions: 18 - 30 (or 35 for Veterans)
Must be able to commit to the project for 26 weeks (start date flexible)
Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50lbs, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.
Interest in using hand and power tools in an outdoor setting to complete projects
Ability to commute to project site daily
Follow all safety rules and regulations and participate in ongoing safety culture of the site.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass the DOI Background Check
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn new skills
Comfortable working at heights on scaffolding or ladders
Local to Hyde Park, NY (housing is not provided)

Responsibilities

Carpentry, including joinery, window fabrication, reconstructing staircases, and dutchman repairs
Window restoration
Painting and other finishing techniques
Layout and fabrication of staircase components
General preservation maintenance Position
Inventorying tools and equipment
Light custodial duties including dusting and tidying up areas
Replacing lightbulbs or small fixtures
Covering and protecting materials and building components from harsh elements during weather events
Assisting members of the visiting public with directions and site information