You must be 18-30 years old (up to 35 for veterans), interested in historic preservation and cultural landscapes, able to work in a team, willing to learn new trades, and preferably local to San Antonio, TX.

You will assist with grounds maintenance, vegetation removal, historic acequia maintenance, installing fencing, and general labor under the direction of NPS crew leads. Maintenance work areas, equipment, and irrigation systems.

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United States

San Antonio

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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.

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Student Conservation Association, Inc

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Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThis position will receive training and perform work tasks led by National Park Service staff members including acequia maintenance, grounds preservation maintenance, irrigation system management, landscape bed rehabilitation and other associated tasks within the park’s multiple historic cultural landscapes.Schedule&nbsp;August 12, 2024 - May 18, 2025Key Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;The&nbsp;San Antonio&nbsp;Missions Cultural Landscape Apprentice Program engages young adults in cultural landscape preservation service.&nbsp;San Antonio&nbsp;Missions National Historical Park was inscribed as the first World Heritage Site in Texas by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) in 2015, and includes the city’s four southernmost Spanish colonial missions – Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. The park was created not only to protect the mission structures but also the irrigation systems (acequias) that were integral to each mission. The ability to irrigate farmlands, and bring water to the mission communities was imperative to the success of the Spanish colonial missions. Preservation of these acequia systems and the historic structures and cultural landscapes is vital to retain historical integrity, and for providing park visitors with a more complete picture of 1700s mission life. This position will receive job training and perform work tasks led by National Park Service staff members including acequia maintenance, grounds preservation maintenance, irrigation system management, landscape bed rehabilitation and other associated tasks within the park’s multiple historic cultural landscapes.Marginal Duties<ul><li>Grounds Maintenance: mowing, pruning, weed trimming, edging</li><li>Vegetation removal, hauling limbs, chipping</li><li>Historic Acequia Maintenance; moving soil, cleaning out debris and trash</li><li>Installing bollard and cable, fencing, or other perimeter materials</li><li>General labor and assistance as directed by NPS crew leads</li><li>Maintaining work areas, materials, and equipment</li><li>Assisting with landscape bed maintenance and irrigation systems</li></ul>Required Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Interest in historic preservation, specifically cultural landscapes</li><li>18-30 years old or up to 35 for veterans</li><li>Ability to work on a team and contribute positively to projects</li><li>Willingness to work outside, learning new cultural landscape trades</li></ul>Preferred QualificationsLocal to&nbsp;San Antonio, TXHours40 per weekLiving Accommodations&nbsp;No housing provided - interns must secure housing in&nbsp;San Antonio&nbsp;area.Compensation&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>$1440 bi-weekly living allowance</li><li>$1100 one-time travel/commuting allowance</li></ul>All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal Vehicle InformationRequiredAdditional Benefits&nbsp;AmeriCorps: Not EligibleEqual Opportunity StatementSCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThis position will receive training and perform work tasks led by National Park Service staff members including acequia maintenance, grounds preservation maintenance, irrigation system management, landscape bed rehabilitation and other associated tasks within the park’s multiple historic cultural landscapes.Schedule August 12, 2024 - May 18, 2025Key Duties and Responsibilities The San Antonio Missions Cultural Landscape Apprentice Program engages young adults in cultural landscape preservation service. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park was inscribed as the first World Heritage Site in Texas by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) in 2015, and includes the city’s four southernmost Spanish colonial missions – Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. The park was created not only to protect the mission structures but also the irrigation systems (acequias) that were integral to each mission. The ability to irrigate farmlands, and bring water to the mission communities was imperative to the success of the Spanish colonial missions. Preservation of these acequia systems and the historic structures and cultural landscapes is vital to retain historical integrity, and for providing park visitors with a more complete picture of 1700s mission life. This position will receive job training and perform work tasks led by National Park Service staff members including acequia maintenance, grounds preservation maintenance, irrigation system management, landscape bed rehabilitation and other associated tasks within the park’s multiple historic cultural landscapes.Marginal DutiesGrounds Maintenance: mowing, pruning, weed trimming, edgingVegetation removal, hauling limbs, chippingHistoric Acequia Maintenance; moving soil, cleaning out debris and trashInstalling bollard and cable, fencing, or other perimeter materialsGeneral labor and assistance as directed by NPS crew leadsMaintaining work areas, materials, and equipmentAssisting with landscape bed maintenance and irrigation systemsRequired Qualifications Interest in historic preservation, specifically cultural landscapes18-30 years old or up to 35 for veteransAbility to work on a team and contribute positively to projectsWillingness to work outside, learning new cultural landscape tradesPreferred QualificationsLocal to San Antonio, TXHours40 per weekLiving Accommodations No housing provided - interns must secure housing in San Antonio area.Compensation  $1440 bi-weekly living allowance$1100 one-time travel/commuting allowanceAll allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.  Personal Vehicle InformationRequiredAdditional Benefits AmeriCorps: Not EligibleEqual Opportunity StatementSCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.

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