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Position Title: National Park Service- Traditional Trades Advancement Program- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Preservation- Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Individual Placement- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program:Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

1100 W. Ruins Dr. Coolidge, AZ 85128

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 10/26/26
• End Date: 04/30/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours

Purpose:

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Mission

Our vision is to lead our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being by engaging underrepresented Indigenous youth and young adults in conservation service programs that reconnect participants to the land, their cultural heritage, and their traditions. We work to remove barriers to participation, education, and employment by partnering with local community organizations, agencies, and institutes of higher learning to create paid service and career training opportunities, personal and professional development, and pathways to postsecondary education and employment.

*Ancestral Lands serves local tribal communities in the regions we operate. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages. Native American applicants are encouraged to apply.

National Park Service Mission:

The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

ALCC in partnership with the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is seeking individuals to participate in the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP). Members will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation's historic resources. This program provides participants with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector.

Every year, the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) places aspiring preservationists at national parks across the country to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP participants have:

• repaired historic window sashes,
• removed old mortar and pointed walls,
• stabilized historic barn foundations,
• waxed and treated bronze monuments,
• restored historic viewsheds, and more!

The program is committed to providing all aspiring preservationists-especially those interested in the traditional trades-with an unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to America's national parks. This also allows experienced NPS preservation professionals the opportunity to pass on the craft skills, ensuring national park histories continue to inspire and educate the next generation.

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site. Explore the history and stories of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals.

Description of Duties:

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Preparing mortar & plaster mixtures
• Removal of historic stabilization layers
• Filling voids in the puddled adobe architecture caused by erosion & pest species
• Drain repair and contouring to improve drainage
• Room backfill to protect subsurface deposits
• Site documentation
• Removal and replacing of stucco layers
• Replacing deteriorated adobe wall surfaces
• Removal and replacement of stucco layers
• Resetting loose cap and mid-wall masonry
• Weeding and removal of invasive plants to maintain landscape
• Maintaining the watering and sprinkling system
• Maintaining garden beds

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age and up to the age of 30
• 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
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• This position requires moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting or handling of objects over 50 lbs. using proper techniques
• Standing or kneeling for long periods and will be required to climb ladders, work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces, and/or be able to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work up to 10-hour days outdoors.
• Ability to hike rough, uneven terrain
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Positive Attitude
• Driver's License with a minimum 3 years of a clean driving record

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 10/26/2026 to 04/30/2027, 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.

Note: Stated are required by AmeriCorps. Programs may add additional qualifications

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Member will receive orientation to Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps and Conservation Legacy
• Member will receive training to ensure proper preservation techniques, site tours, plant identification, interpretation of the park, maintaining safety protocols in the field, and working in historic sites and engaging the public.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3697.50
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $120 per week.
• 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:

G. Cat Ami Contact information: gami@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.