What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Member - Medgar and Myrlie Ever Home National Monument - Build Up Technical Internship Program position at American Conservation Experience - EPIC?
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partner ship with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute t o project management 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 Build Up Technical Internship Program is working 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.
For more information about the Build Up Technical Internship Program, please visit the NPS website.
For more information about ACE, please visit our website.
Start Date : May 2025
Estimated End Date : 12 weeks after start date
- a 12-week minimum commitment is required
Location Details / Description : The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi honors the life and work of two important civil rights figures, Medgar and Myrlie Evers. Built in 1956, the house is in Jackson's Elraine subdivision, the first post-World War II subdivision created for middle-class African Americans in Mississippi. The house and landscape tell a powerful story of the sacrifices the couple faced as civil rights activists and the efforts they made to protect their family. The monument links the couple's work to a tangible place, where visitors may engage with their story and learn about the ongoing struggle for social justice in the United States. Preservation of their home landscape, and the development of walking paths, flower gardens, and educational exhibits is ongoing.
For more information about Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, please visit the NPS website.
Position Overview : The Project Management Member will assist in the facilitation of current projects and in planning future projects. The main project overseen by the member will be the development of the next five years of projects at the park, with a special focus on youth projects and planning. This work will entail research, information gathering, collecting market research, and assisting work and project development.
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promote exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 hour days.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance : The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40hours / week and will receive a living allowance of $840 / week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
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 and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general eligibility information on our website.
Housing : Housing is the responsibility of the member and is not prov ided 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, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include federal resume-building.
Qualifications
Required :
Preferred :
Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions :
Environmental Conditions / Hazards : The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions / hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff / members or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use / Safety : If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS , will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
To Apply : Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional / academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Historic Preservation Project Manager, Kyle Ellison.
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.
EEO : Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Salary : $840
