Overview
Traditional Trades Program – Landscape Stewardship Corps – White and Pres Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at American Conservation Experience
Position: Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Landscape Stewardship Corps – The White House and Pres[…]
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking two members to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside the White House and President’s Park staff.
The Traditional TradesAdvancementProgram-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture.Noeducationor experience in the field is necessary.
For more information about the National Park Service’s Traditional TradesAdvancementProgram (TTAP) – Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website.
Start Date:March 3, 2025
Estimated End Date:September 1, 2025
* a 26-week minimum commitment is required*
Location Details/Description:In the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., the White House and President’s Park (WHHO) has served as the home and office of the President and First Family since 1800. WHHO is comprised of about 82 acres featuring trails, vegetable, flower gardens, museums, memorials, monuments, and commemorative tree plantings.
Position Overview:As part of the team, you will play a vital role in historic preservation and landscape improvement projects, working closely with dedicated NPS staff to help preserve this important site for future generations. Under guidance from White House and President’s Park staff, ACE members will experience a full range of behind-the-scenes preservation and maintenance activities required in managing a nationally significant historic landscape and will gainhands-onvaluable skills in horticulture, arboriculture (tree care), and general landscape maintenance.
Schedule:Monday through Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM
Position Benefits:
Living Allowance:The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $720/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
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 and 640 hours of service.
Housing:Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.
Professional Development Stipend:$1,000 ofprofessional developmentfunds will be available to participants for pre-approved uses.
Provided Training/Orientation:ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Required:
Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
Members must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Members must be ages 18-30 (up to 35 if a U.S. veteran).
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional manner.
Ability to be both self-directed and a positive, contributing member of a group.
A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets and evaluations.
Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
Preferred:
Ability and willingness to learn and work ind…
Title: Traditional Trades Program – Landscape Stewardship Corps – White and Pres
Company: American Conservation Experience
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
