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🔗Historic Preservation Crew Leader
Website Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps
Are you interested in building your career in historic preservation? Would you like a chance to build your leadership skills while serving at different historic sites around the state? Apply to be a Crew Leader with Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps! As a Crew Leader, you will flex your leadership and communication skills, oversee your crew and the projects, and work to solve problems in the field. Build your career, or start a new path by serving the community, networking with Projects Hosts and Technical Instructors, and gaining critical hands-on knowledge. Spend the season camping throughout Minnesota while earning a living stipend and an education award! To apply: submit a resume and cover letter to recruiting @ northernbedrockcorps.org (please include which service term you are applying for in your application package).
Crew Leader Position Description
www.northernbedrockcorps.org
Mission: to develop workforce and life skills through service learning in historic preservation and community stewardship.
Are you interested in building your career in historic preservation? Would you like a chance to develop your leadership skills while serving at different historic sites around the state? Apply to be a Crew Leader with Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps! As a Crew Leader, you will flex your leadership and communication skills, oversee your crew and the projects, and work to solve problems in the field. Build your career, or start a new path by serving the community, networking with Projects Hosts and Technical Instructors, and gaining critical hands-on knowledge. Spend the season camping throughout Minnesota while earning a living stipend and an education award! To apply: submit a resume and cover letter to recruiting @ northernbedrockcorps.org (please include which service term you are applying for in your application package).
Position: Historic Preservation Crew Leader
Living Allowance: $950 stipend every two weeks
Location: Based in Duluth, MN, and traveling throughout MN and surrounding service areas
Reports to: Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps (NBHPC) Staff
Service Term:
Full term: May 16, 2023, to November 8, 2023 (1200 hours)
Summer Only: May 16, 2023, to August 25, 2023 (450 hours)
Education Award: Qualified student loans may be eligible for forbearance during the service term. The AmeriCorps Segal Education Award is granted after successful program completion and a minimum of 450 or 1200 service hours. The full-term award is $4,826.50, and the summer term-only award is $1,824.07.
Requirements: Must be between the ages of 18-25 at the start of the program, be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident in the United States and provide documents as proof, High School Diploma or working towards GED before using the award, able to pass a background check, Verified identity through Government Issued ID and Social Security Number, functional knowledge and use of the English language, both oral and written, flexible schedule that allows the ability to travel and camp for extended periods of time, willingness to follow all crew policies and participate in a safe working environment, including PPE standards, ability to appropriately represent Northern Bedrock and the AmeriCorps Program, ability to perform the essential functions of the job 9 hours per day (manual labor, heavy lifting, bending and carrying up to 50 pounds), access to reliable transportation for reporting to crew meeting location in Duluth at the beginning of each project, and strict agreement to not engage in any Prohibited Activities as defined in the Member Service Agreement during AmeriCorps hours
*This program is available to all, regardless of disability, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The Conservation Corps engages AmeriCorps members, ages 18-25, as defined under the American Conservation and Youth Service Corps Act, a subtitle of the National and Community Service Act of 1990. The Corps reserves the right to release a member from service if they cannot perform the essential service functions required of this position. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.
Position Summary:
As Crew Leader, you will supervise a crew of Corpsmembers with varying skills and abilities at historic preservation project sites. You will oversee cemetery restoration, masonry, window restoration, log building restoration, painting/scraping, roofing, and general carpentry projects. You do not have to be an expert at these hands-on skills. The primary responsibility of Crew Leaders is to ensure effective communication between the Project Host, Technical Instructors, Staff, and your crew while adhering to and enforcing our safety standards at project sites and spike camp. You will work alongside your team to set the pace and solve problems as they arise. You will foster positive crew morale through consistent teamwork, encouragement, and clear communication.
Service Logistics:
You must be able to commit to the hitch schedule for your term of service (with three days of built-in time off). While on the hitch, you will camp at or near the site, prepare meals as a crew, transport our trailers, and complete the hands-on historic preservation project. Crews are typically 5-6 Corpsmembers, all within the 18-25-year-old age range, with one dedicated Crew Leader. You will serve in a 9-day on, 5-day off schedule, serving 9-hour days from 8:00 am -5:30 pm. All AmeriCorps members must take a daily 30-minute lunch break that does not contribute to service hours. All AmeriCorps members are required to take a daily half-hour lunch which does not contribute to service hours. For a complete list of activities that count towards service hours, please see NBHPC Member Handbook and Member Service Agreement.
Training:
Historic trades training
Leadership development
Outdoor ethics/ Leave No Trace
LEAD Renovator
First Aid and CPR
OSHA 10
Continuous trades training with Northern Bedrock staff and outside Technical Instructors
Desired Qualifications:
● Experience performing historic preservation restoration – i.e., window or masonry restoration, carpentry, log structure maintenance, exterior finish application, or roof repair.
● Experience with AmeriCorps, service learning, or living in the community
● Ability and desire to live and work with others in a team setting.
● Interest in a historic preservation career.
● Management or leadership experience.
● Commitment to the full AmeriCorps service term.
● Access to reliable transportation for reporting to the crew meeting location in Duluth at the beginning of each project.
● Strict agreement to not engage in any Prohibited Activities as defined in the Member Service Agreement during AmeriCorps hours.
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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
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities during the Summer and Winter application rounds without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your user name or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. PDF only, labeled Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages preferred. May be .doc, .docx or PDF. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during this application round. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Once the deadline for submission has passed, NPS supervisors will review the applications and may contact candidates for a phone interview. Candidates who are not selected will be notified. Please allow about 4 weeks after the deadline before inquiring about the status of your application.
Quick Tips on How to Apply
#1 If you feel you need to bolster your resume or expand your knowledge base in a certain area, consider offering research assistance to an authority at your university and/or design a 1-credit reading course with an eminent scholar or practitioner.
#2 "Experience" is more than paid work. It is any activity that gives you the knowledge and ability to do something well. So include in the Universal Application all relevant research projects, academic extracurricular activities, and volunteer interests to show your initiative, leadership, and competency.
#3 Proofread everything. The qualification most sought after for any job or internship is strong communication skills so start off on the right foot with no spelling or grammatical errors in your application.
Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.