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🔗Archeology Member – Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Website American Conservation Experience
Summary:
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service and Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) is seeking ONE Archeology Member to assist with museum collection, including cataloging archeological collections, conducting environmental monitoring and housekeeping, and creating new temporary exhibits.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.
Start Date: Ideally April or May 2023 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Estimated End Date: 21 weeks after start date
*a 21-week minimum commitment is required *
Please note: This position is eligible to be full time or part time. This position is funded for 21 weeks full time (~40hrs per week). If individuals serve part time, the position may be extended depending on the number of hours worked each week.
Location Details/Description: Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) – Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is a large metropolitan area of almost one million people but public transportation does not come to the park. The park is within two miles of a grocery store, but most other amenities are not within walking or biking distance. A personal vehicle is required for getting to the park and for non-work related activities.
TIMU is a 46,000-acre area with individual park sites to visit. Each park site is unique for an aspect of natural or cultural history. The interaction between nature and humans is evident from the spoil islands to the altered wetlands, from the shell middens of the Timucua to the tabby structures of Kingsley Plantation, and from the boat docks of neighboring subdivisions to the introduction of exotic animals and plants. At TIMU you can hear the life stories of the native people who survived in Florida’s environment prior to European contact. Learn of the clash of cultures that occurred as nations converged in the New World, from Europeans attempts at colonization to the struggles of enslaved African peoples. Experience more modern trends such as the growing tourism industry and present community efforts to sustain modern life while preserving our local environment and its history.
For more information about TIMU, please visit www.nps.gov/timu
Position Overview: The ACE Member will catalog archeological museum objects recovered from university field school projects held at the park. The collections contain primarily prehistoric objects, including vessel fragments and animal bones, but include some historic objects as well. The cataloging process consists of cleaning, analyzing, labeling with ink, photographing, and re-housing objects in new plastic bags and boxes and entering data into the Interior Collection Management System (ICMS).
The Member will also assist TIMU Museum Curator with additional tasks such as digital photography, downloading dataloggers, performing housekeeping in storage areas and historic houses, answering research requests, and creating one or two new temporary exhibits.
The collections were recovered through archeological methods from prehistoric and Spanish mission sites within the preserve. The project will make information on thousands of archeological objects available to Timucuan Preserve staff and the general public. Photos and catalog data will be put on the park’s website and used in interpretive programs, and objects will be used in temporary exhibits at Kingsley Plantation. Having the collection cataloged will make it accessible to NPS staff and researchers.
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: Hours can be part-time or full-time, between M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member may work part-time or full-time depending on their availability. They will receive a living allowance of $300-$600/week (or equivalent to $15/hr) depending on their part-time or full time status. The living allowance is intended to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for an 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2022/23 grant year program, valued up to $2,474.27 upon successful completion of a complete service term and 675 hours.
Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.
Qualifying Child Care Coverage: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage. Additional enrollment steps are required.
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. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online
https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.
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.
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NCPE Internships: Eligibility & How to Apply
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
As an organization operating under Public Land Corps Act (PLC) authority, many NCPE positions qualify the intern for Federal Hiring Preference if (1) they complete a minimum of 640 hours at one or more qualifying conservation project(s); (2) are between the ages of 16 and 30 years (35 if a veteran); and (3) apply for a Federal position at USAJOBS with PLC noted in the announcement within two years of completing the internship. Find out more about this hiring preference during the interview or contact manager@preservenet.org for details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) and be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Interns are not eligible to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
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Quick Tips on How to Apply
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