ACE CRDIP: Archaeology- Capitol Reef National Park- AmeriCorps Eligible
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking an Archaeology Member interested in dedicating 11 weeks in support of the National Park Service at Capitol Reef National Park.
This excellent opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic young professional who is interested in southwestern history and gaining knowledge and skills related to cultural resource management within the National Park Service.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Start: Late May/Early June 2021
End: Mid-August 2021 (or 11 weeks after start date)
*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: Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah within the Colorado Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 242,000 acres of rugged bedrock heights dissected by steep canyons, mesas, and buttes, and sparsely vegetated badlands. These striking features are unified by the nearly 100-mile long monocline called the Waterpocket Fold. The spectacular geologic scenery and long cultural history of the area led Capitol Reef to be designated as a National Monument in 1937. Congress established Capitol Reef National Park in 1971 to preserve these features and their associated ecosystems, scenic and scientific values, wilderness character, and rich human history.
For more information regarding Capitol Reef National Park, please visit the NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/care/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 will be provided at no cost to the participant. Housing is available in the form of a single room in a shared house with the number of roommates dependent upon the needs and requirements for social distancing.
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 support the Cultural Resource program at Capitol Reef National Park. Work is expected to be half field-based taking place in rugged, exposed, desert backcountry locations while the other half will be conducted in a climate-controlled office. Duties will include:
- Archaeological inventory and completing standardized forms for documenting archaeological sites, assessing their conditions, and making management recommendations for their ongoing preservation
- Cultural resources monitoring, identification, documentation, assessment, and associated data management
- Updating cultural resources databases including GeoDatabases to maintain complete, accurate, and reliable information to inform cultural resources management
Qualifications:
Required:
- 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 (members must be 21+ to apply for an ACE position that requires or anticipates operation of agency or ACE vehicles for duties)
- Military Veterans up to 35 are encouraged to apply
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request)
- 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:
- Competitive applicants will be possess a degree or coursework in anthropology, archaeology, or other historical discipline
- Interest in southwestern history and prehistory
- Familiar with GIS and proficient in using ArcMap, ArcCatalogue, and/or ArcGIS Pro
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 by clicking on the green Apply Externally button. 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.