Traditional Trades Advancement Program – James A. Garfield National Historic Site – AmeriCorps

 

Position Title:  NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – James A.

Garfield National Historic Site – AmeriCorps  

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS - James A.

Garfield National Historic Site

8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060

 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 05/11/2026


* End Date: 08/01/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 Hours (12 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 will support the JAMES A.

GARFIELD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in the rehabilitation of the Porte-cochere on The James A.

Garfield Home.

This position supports the preservation, repair, and cyclic maintenance of historic landscapes and structures, including woodworking, painting and structural repairs. 

 



*This position is classified as a DHA (Direct Hiring Authority) Internship.

Applicants must be a current student enrolled in an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institute of higher education.

Proof of enrollment will be required before an official offer is made.

Applicants must successfully complete the internship and graduate from their degree program to receive DHA eligibility status. 

 

Description of Duties:


* Painting historical woodwork, trim, and columns with selected paint to comply with historical accuracy.


* Sanding, caulking, and replacing rotted boards and columns.


*  Assisting with projects in the on-site woodshop.


* Historic structure condition assessments.


* Learning traditional trade skills.


* Supporting and learning from journey-level employees.


* Exposure to Masonry, Carpentry, roofing, and other skills.


* Historic and cultural landscape maintenance and management.


* Historic structure preservation and restoration.


* Use of hand and power tools. 

 

Qualifications:


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


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