CRDIP Historical Researcher - Independence National Historical Park

CRDIP Historical Researcher - Independence National Historical Park

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and through the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, is seeking a Historical Researcher to support Independence National Historical Park’s commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) is a professional development internship that introduces students and recent graduates, from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the National Parks, to career opportunities within Cultural Resource Management in the NPS. CRDIP participants will have the opportunity to attend several professional development webinars as well as write blogs or create videos about their projects throughout their term. To learn more: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/tellingallamericansstories/join-us.htm

For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1065990

Location Details/Description: Independence National Historical Park- Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: May 20, 2024 (preferred)

Estimated End Date: August 9, 2024

*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for an 450-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program, valued up to $1,824.07 upon successful completion of a complete service term and service hours.

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. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online here.

Housing: Park housing is available at no cost to the member for the duration of their term. The ACE member will have their own room but will share kitchen facilities and a common area.

For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1065990