Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Natchez Trace Parkway – AmeriCorps

Position Title:  NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Natchez Trace Parkway – AmeriCorps  

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS – Natchez Trace Parkway

118 Natchez Trace Parkway, Kosciusko, MS 39090

 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 06/01/2026


* End Date: 11/28/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours (26 Weeks) 

 

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources.

Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas.

 

Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program.

Members will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources.

This program provides participants with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector. 

 

The service members assist NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY with management and maintenance of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.

Participants will acquire practical skills on how to rehabilitate and replace trail structures, stabilize soils to prevent erosion, and manage vegetation along the trail corridor.

Service members will also benefit from working collectively as a team to accomplish a common goal and develop leadership skills.

 

Description of Duties:

Rehabilitate the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (NATT) to preserve resources, improve visitor experience, and reduce deferred maintenance.

Project objectives listed within the following bullet points.


* Repair or replace trail bridges and boardwalks.


* Repair trail head.


* Repair or install water diversion barriers.


* Remove overgrown vegetation and downed timbers.


* Install signage and refresh paint markers to provide direction to trail visitors.

 

Qualifications:


* United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien


* At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age.


* Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work


* Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award


* Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Cri...