Student Conservation Association

Individual Placement - Cultural Resources Participant

Student Conservation Association  •  $325/hr  •  Kansas (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Assist the Fort Cultural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post’s Integrated Cultural Resources Plan. These goals will include maintaining Sec 106 compliance and documentation on numerous historical buildings, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Researching historic elements of the Fort for tours, reports, and brochures as well as filing and organizing historical records will occupy most of the time. The position may also include other duties as assigned, depending on current needs and requirements on Post.

Hosting Organization

Fort Leavenworth

Location

Fort Leavenworth, KS

Schedule

August 31, 2026 - August 27, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create and guide creation of Wayside Marker Tour
  • Create and compile data on the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District for the Cultural Resources Management Annual Report
  • Engage with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office to manage projects that affect the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District

Marginal Duties

  • Assist Natural Resources staff in wildlife surveys and data input
  • Historic research to ensure best methods of renovation and cleaning are being utilized on historic buildings
  • Creating maps to enhance the Wayside Marker Tour
  • Consult and edit Master Plan documents as they pertain to the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District

Required Qualifications

  • A willingness to learn
  • Ability to follow directions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some mechanical aptitude
  • Cultural or History background
  • Interest in cultural and historical preservation

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Member is responsible for finding their own living arrangements in the area.

Compensation

  • Living Allowance: $650/week
  • Relocation Allowance: $1,100 (paid once)
  • Health Insurance option

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

  • Interpretive Skills
  • Off-Road Vehicle Safety
  • Health Insurance
  • AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Student Conservation Association

About Student Conservation Association

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.

Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.

After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.

As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.

Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Year Founded
1957
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