Position Summary 
Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Carl Sandburg National Historic Site 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.

Location 
Flat Rock, NC

Schedule 
May 5, 2025 - October 31, 2025, [Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm]

Key Duties and Responsibilities 
The projects at Carl Sandburg National Historic Site will focus on cultural landscape preservation and historic structure rehabilitation. Tasks will include routine trail work, replacing and repairing historic fencing, siding and masonry repairs, painting, and reroofing a cedar shingle roof. The ideal candidate is excited about hands-on trades work and should be able to demonstrate or discuss their interest in the historic preservation field. TTAP Placements must be able to commit to a 26-week term.

Location: Flat Rock, North Carolina

Skills Training & Support Provided:
Routine trail maintenance Painting Cultural landscape maintenance
Siding repair
Masonry Asphalt & cedar shingle roofing.
Hand and power tools use
General preservation maintenance
OSHA 10 Construction certification

Position Benefits:
$1,440 bi-weekly living allowance (pre-tax)
$1000 Funding for independent professional development
Travel and associated expenses for in-person Historic Preservation Fundamentals course.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority (at position completion)
OSHA 10 Certification
Training and networking opportunities with NPS and preservation professionals

Required Qualifications 
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 meet up location daily.
Follow all safety rules and regulations and participate in ongoing safety culture of the site.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOI driver standards and 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.

Preferred Qualifications 
Local to Flat Rock, NC (Housing is not provided at this site)

Hours 
40 per week

Living Accommodations 
Commuting required, no housing provided

Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.