ACE CRDIP: Archives Technician- Lake Mead National Recreation Area- AmeriCorps Eligible
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking an Archives Technician interested in dedicating 11 weeks in support of the National Park Service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, NV.
This excellent opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic young professional who wants to gain experience in the entire process of archival collections management and pursue a career in museum and archival management.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Start: May 17, 2021 *flexible for the right candidate
End: July 30, 2021
*11 weeks minimum commitment required*
The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) is a professional development internship that introduces undergraduate and graduate students, from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the National Parks, to career opportunities within Cultural Resource Management in the NPS. Applicants must be 18-30 (up to 35 for Veterans) and either A) in pursuit of a higher education degree or B) still be within two years of graduation from a degree program.
Location: Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located in Boulder City in the arid environment of Southern Nevada. Swim, boat, hike, cycle, camp and fish at America's first and largest national recreation area. With striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters, this year-round playground spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes. See the Hoover Dam from the waters of Lake Mead or Lake Mohave, or find solitude in one of the park's nine wilderness areas.
For more information regarding Lake Mead National Recreation Area, please visit the NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/lake/index.htm
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $455/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, paid bi-weekly.
Housing: Park housing is available at no cost to the ACE member and can range from an entire unit to a room in shared housing up to 45 minutes away from the office. The ACE member may opt to find their own more convenient housing in which case housing assistance, through reimbursement, can be provided to help offset that cost.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 300-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ($1,311.11) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment and volunteer service is required.
Position Description: The ACE member will receive a comprehensive experience working with archival collections and provide the rare opportunity to take a small archival collection through the entire process of archival collections management. Duties will include:
- Archiving the Maps, Plans, and Drawings collection of the Lake Mead archives including preserving, processing, arranging, describing, and cataloging the collection
- Humidification and flattening of historic maps, plans, and drawings and arranging the collection according to record type
- Re-housing and cataloging objects for import into the Interior Collection Management System (ICMS)
- Generating a finding aid for the collection
Qualifications:
Required:
- Basic computer skills, especially the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to sit or engage in routine tasks for extended periods of time
- Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds
- Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner
- Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
- This position is funded through the Public Land Corps Act which has specific program requirements
- Must be 18-30 years of age to apply
- Military Veterans up to 35 are encouraged to apply
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A personal vehicle for non work related tasks
- Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with resource professionals within NPS
- Must have effective communication skills with diverse audiences
Preferred:
- Experience working in archives, libraries, or museums
Please note: Marijuana and other controlled substances are not allowed at any time during the performance of duties or while on federal property, regardless of State law or qualified medical marijuana card status.
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://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This posting may close at any time.
EOE: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.