Field Leader- Massachusetts Historic Preservation Corps

Position Summary

Build your hands-on preservation trades and leadership skills with the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Corps addressing a range of preservation needs, primarily carpentry and preservation maintenance. Crew members will have the opportunity to develop their skills in several preservation and general trades, including carpentry, window restoration, door repair, painting, and other preservation maintenance tasks. The ideal Leader is excited about hands-on trades work, has at least one year experience and/or training in preservation trades, and be ready to support a team of young people learning trades at historic sites.

Schedule: Sept 2 – Dec 12, M-F 7:30-4:30

Project Location:

. Braintree Shop, Charlestown Navy Yard, Bunker Hill Monument, Springfield Armory

Key Duties and Responsibilities

. Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics

. Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching historic preservation skills

. Act as a Project Coordinator, by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA

. Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation such as Service Logs and Project Reports, tracking expenses, and communicating with SCA HP Corps staff

. Respond to and manage incidents and crew conflicts in the field

. Establish and sustain group norms and a culture of safety – emotional and physical – throughout the season

Required Qualifications

. Experience working with youth or young adults

. 1+ year(s) experience with historic preservation trades or related skills – i.e., cemetery restoration, headstone cleaning, masonry, cultural landscape maintenance.

. Alumni of the MA Historic Preservation Corps preferred

. Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting or handling materials up to 50 lbs, unassisted, following proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.

. Must be able to attain a Wilderness First Aid certification before March 10.

. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

. Must have the ability to legally work in the US

. Must have a valid driver's license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards

Hours

40-43 per week, field and admin time

Living Accommodations

. Commuting program model, housing Is not provided

Compensation

. $1700 bi-weekly pay, before taxes

. $250 available for travel reimbursement

. Health insurance available

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.