Archival Member – Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Recruitment began on January 22, 2025 and the job listing expires on March 21, 2025.
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American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to education projects alongside NPS Staff.
About Build Up Technical Internship Program: This position is part of the Build Up Technical Internship Program facilitated by the Historic Preservation Training Center. The program aims to expand and diversify the National Park Service workforce while addressing critical maintenance needs by providing professional experiences in technical fields to students and recent graduates.
Start Date: May 19, 2025
Estimated End Date: May 15, 2026
*A 52-week minimum commitment is required.*
Location Details: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, located in South Louisiana, protects the cultural heritage and natural resources of Louisiana’s Mississippi River Delta region. The nearest cities to the park are New Orleans and Lafayette.
Position Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
* Catalogs and indexes a large variety of materials.
* Uses the NPS automated cataloging system and procedures to catalog and manage archival collections.
* Enters data into systems and assists in the preparation of finding aids.
* Ensures proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials.
* Assists with arranging/rearranging materials within space limitations.
* Monitors climate control systems and prepares proper folders, sleeves, boxes, and other physical housing to assure maximum preservation and accessibility.
* Assists the records manager and curator in identifying official records.
* Performs clerical functions in support of the organization.
Schedule: The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, with a flexible schedule arranged with the supervisor.
Living Allowance: The ACE Member will receive a living allowance of $840/week, dispersed bi-weekly.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and is not provided by ACE or the National Park Service.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required:
* U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
* Ability to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional manner.
* Self-directed and able to work as part of a team.
* A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
* Willingness to undergo required criminal history checks.
Preferred:
* Minimum of a Master’s degree in Library Science, Museum Science, or Public History.
* Knowledge of archives, the archival process, and digitization.
* Ability to work as part of a team and be independently motivated.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
* Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying.
* Must be able to lift boxes up to 60 pounds.
* Work environment conditions can change frequently; mainly indoor office conditions.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to ACE’s online application page for this position. Early consideration will be given as applications are received.
ACE values an inclusive workforce – if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!
ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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