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 🔗NPS HPTC Build Up Realty Specialist – Point Reyes National Seashore

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Position Title: NPS HPTC Build Up Realty Specialist – Point Reyes National Seashore

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, CA

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 5/4/2026
End Date: 8/21/2026
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 hour, 16 weeks
Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (STE) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

HPTC utilizes historic preservation projects as the main vehicle for teaching preservation philosophy and building crafts, technology, and project management skills. Our experiential learning approach emphasizes flexibility in addressing the unknown conditions encountered during the project and ensures that the goals of preservation are met.

Point Reyes National Seashore is seeking a motivated Realty Specialist Intern to support the park’s expanding portfolio of adaptive-reuse and commercial leasing opportunities. This internship offers hands-on experience with federal real property management, market analysis, and lease development within one of the National Park Service’s most dynamic cultural landscapes. The intern will assist park realty staff in preparing market rent studies for historic and non-historic structures with commercial or adaptive-reuse potential. Work will include drafting leases, licenses, and leasing determination memoranda for prospective lessees, and supporting the park’s long-range planning for property use and stewardship. The internship is well-suited for students studying real estate, urban planning, public administration, environmental policy, historic preservation, or related fields.

Description of Duties:

  • Contribute to market rent studies by gathering data, analyzing comparable properties, and assessing commercial or adaptive-reuse potential.
  • Assist in drafting leases, permits, licenses, and related real estate documents consistent with federal laws, regulations, and agency policies.
  • Support the identification of long-range property needs and help evaluate alternative strategies for meeting those needs.
  • Participate in the preparation of technical planning documents, real estate maps, and legal descriptions of land.
  • Help develop scopes of work for contracted services related to real estate planning, valuation, or property management.
  • Assist with oversight tasks such as compiling status reports, reviewing contractor or broker work products, and ensuring conformance with regulatory requirements.
  • Support compliance inspections, utilization surveys, and inventories of federally controlled property to confirm use, condition, and adherence to lease terms.
  • Contribute to resolving issues related to encroachments, trespass, or unauthorized use of federal property.
  • Help evaluate property conditions and potential maintenance needs to enhance marketability or inform leasing decisions.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in federal real property management are essential

Qualifications:

  • United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
  • Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214
  • 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
  • Current student or recent graduated of a relevant Bachelors or Graduate degree program preferred
  • Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
  • Some experience in construction and facilities management.
  • Comfortable interpreting construction drawings, understanding basic engineering or architectural concepts, and navigating facility management systems with accuracy and consistency.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects or assessments at once while maintaining clear communication with contractors, park staff, and specialists.
  • Fieldwork requires confidence working outdoors, ability to assess conditions objectively, and commitment to following safety protocols.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
Orientation and Training:

  • Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
  • One-on-one coaching from park asset managers and facility staff on federal asset management policies and NPS compliance expectations.
  • DOI Talent coursework
  • Hands-on instruction in NPS facility management software to ensure accurate data entry, assessment documentation, and asset tracking.

Benefits:

  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35
  • Living Allowance and Additional Benefit equivalent to $21/hr pre-tax
  • Park Housing is Available.
  • Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
  • Childcare Coverage if Eligible
  • Loan forbearance if Eligible
  • Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Kevin Record

Program Coordinator, Stewards Individual Placements

681.666.3621

krecord@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager. 

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.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed 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 anytime 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 username 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. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. 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 an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



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.