CRDIP Curatorial Assistant - Steamtown National Historic Site

CRDIP Curatorial Assistant - Steamtown National Historic Site

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and through the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, is seeking a Curatorial Assistant to assist Steamtown National Historic Site staff with collection management, monitoring, and cataloging.

For more information about the position and to apply visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1062276

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) is a professional development internship that introduces students and recent graduates, from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the National Parks, to career opportunities within Cultural Resource Management in the NPS. CRDIP participants will have the opportunity to attend several professional development webinars as well as write blogs or create videos about their projects throughout their term. 

Start Date: May 20, 2024 (preferred)

Estimated End Date: August 9, 2024

*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *

Location: Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for an 450-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program, valued up to $1,824.07 upon successful completion of a complete service term and service hours.

Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online here.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS. A reimbursement not to exceed $1,200/month will be provided to help offset the cost of housing, in addition to the weekly living allowance.

For more information about the position and to apply visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1062276