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 🔗Traditional Trades Advancement Program at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

  • Full Time
  • Internship
  • Greeneville, TN
  • $800.0/- USD / Week
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Recruiting
  • Job Summary: Schedule: April 6, 2026 - October 3, 2026 - Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs.
  • Job Qualifications:

    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

  • How to Apply:

    https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-details?__tx_annotation=false&_fromPublish=true&reqId=5001177778406

  • Job benefits: • $1,000 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
  • Contact Name: Alex Castro
  • Application Email: acastro@thesca.org
  • Application URL: https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-details?__tx_annotation=false&_fromPublish=true&reqId=5001177778406

Website The Student Conservation Association

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

The TTAP intern will work with park staff in removing old broken-down damaged caulking from the wall, which then will install new backer rod and caulking material to improve the viewshed assets of the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. Additional tasks landscape cleans up along the wall in order to keep the work area clean at all times. This work will be taking place in an active National Cemetery, which may have a burial ceremony service. 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.

Skills Training & Support Provided:

·      Sealant applicator (Historic Assets)

·      Painting and finishes

·      Walkway repair

·      Hand and power tools use

·      General preservation maintenance

·      Operation maintenance training in job tasks

·      OSHA 10 Construction certification