Deadline: Sun, 06/19/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: American Conservation Experience Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Virginia Location Detail: Shenandoah National Park, VA Job Description: Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with The National Park Service, is seeking TWO Collections Management Members at Shenandoah National Park. The ACE Members will assist the Museum Specialist with management of the park museum collections at the storage repository (Archives Building), Byrd Visitor Center, and two historic house museums Rapidan Camp, the site of President Herbert Hoover's Summer White House and Fishing Camp, and Massanutten Lodge (part of a late 1800s resort at Skyland). Position Description: This position will provide a broad exposure to museum collections encompassing cultural and natural collection material. The member will be assisting with the management of park museum collections at the storage repository (Archives Building), Byrd Visitor Center, and two historic house museums Rapidan Camp, the site of President Herbert Hoover's Summer White House and Fishing Camp, and Massanutten Lodge (part of a late 1800s resort at Skyland). For full position description and to apply, please visit: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusaconservation.ap… One 20-week position: Start Date: August 14, 2022 End Date: Dec 31, 2022 (or 20 weeks after start date) *An 20-week minimum commitment is required* One 16-week position: Start Date: August 21, 2022 End Date: December 10, 2022 (or 16 weeks after start date) *An 16-week minimum commitment is required* Location: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Qualifications: See full position description: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusaconservation.ap… Miscellaneous: Cell phone reception is not always reliable. A personal vehicle is required for transportation related to personal needs (e.g., food shopping). The site is remote and there is no reliable public transportation. Members will have use of a government vehicle for work related travel. Salary: 200/week Benefits: Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $200/week to cover the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. They will also receive a $600 travel allowance to aid in the costs of relocation and commuting to the duty station. Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in housing provided by the park at no cost for the duration of the term. AmeriCorps: The 16-week position may be eligible for a 450-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($1,678.57) upon successful completion of service hours. The 20-week position may be eligible for a 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($2,417.14) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment is required. How to Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusaconservation.ap… Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Eastern Program Manager, Madison Douthitt at mdouthitt@usaconservation.org.
