Millwork Project Manager Jobs in Middletown, MD (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: NPS / Historic Preservation Training Center - Carpentry & Woodworking Member - Individual Placement

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: 106 Commerce Street, Frederick, MD, 21701

Dates of Employment:

• Anticipated Start Date: 8/24/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 2/19/2027
• 26 week term

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with internships service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health.

The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is a division under the Park Planning, Facilities and Lands (PPFL) directorate of the National Park Service (NPS). HPTC offers skilled day labor services in the preservation trades, architecture, and project management fields to preserve and maintain our nation's historic resources. Our skilled staff use our project work as a vehicle to train others in preservation philosophy, preservation technology, the traditional trades, and project management skills.

This member position will be assigned to a Preservation Trades Section within the Historic Preservation Training Center of the National Park Service. The purpose of the position is to perform work on typical preservation projects for a variety of historic structures. Projects vary greatly and are dependent upon the site where participants work. Travel will be required. Projects can include window and door restoration; millwork replication and fabrication; structural repairs and timber-framing; exterior envelopes; wood, slate, and metal roofing. Tasks for participants include but are not limited to: measuring and cutting boards; simple framing or roofing work; ability to measure, cut, or install wood components of historic structures using on-site measurements, verbal directions, drawings, and specifications.

Description of Duties:

Members will assist in:

• Window and door restoration
• Millwork replication and fabrication
• Structural repairs and timber-framing
• Wood, slate, and metal roofing
• Measuring and cutting boards
• Install wood components of historic structures using on-site measurements, verbal directions, drawings, and specification

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Prior experience in trades or construction is preferred, but not required.
• Open to current students and recent grads of historic preservation programs, previous TTAP members, and other applicants with backgrounds education or experience in historic trades.
• Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work.
• Flexibility to work outside of traditional hours may be required.
• Climb ladders, work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces such as a roof, and/or be able to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and walk in all manners of environmental conditions such as rain, mud, and extreme heat or cold.
• Interest in traditional trades or historic preservation.
• Driver's License & personal transportation will be required to report to job site.
• Operates as a good team member within work crew and follow daily direction.
• Follow HPTC's project agreement and safety plan
• Be respectful of all members or crew and supervisor staff.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovidedreasonable 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-specifictoolsand 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 berequiredfor some positions. If you needassistanceand/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time requirements:

• This position is expected to serve 40 hours each week with opportunity for overtime. Exact service schedules may vary.
• Frequent travel for extended periods will be a requirement for this position. Selected members should expect to arrange and cover travel expenses up front before submitting for reimbursement.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Trainings for preservation techniques.
• OSHA 10.
• Opportunities to learn trades from master craftsmen.
• Opportunities to shadow colleagues in different roles to gain a better understanding of the organization an develop new skills.
• Opportunities to travel to various national park sites.

Benefits:

• Pay rate of $18 - $20/hr (dependent on experience)
• $1,000 professional development stipend
• Overtime Eligible
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority Eligibility - must meet 640 hours of service
• Healthcare coverage if Eligible

How to Apply: Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Emma Bahr

Stewards Program Coodinator

ebahr@conservationlegacy.org

www.stewardslegacy.org