Member- Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps

Position Summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.

At Northern Bedrock, we're all about saving history and helping people build amazing careers in the trades. Since 2011, we've been rolling up our sleeves to restore Minnesota's iconic landmarks while paving the way for the next generation of preservation professionals. Our mission is to develop workforce and life skills through service learning in historic preservation and community stewardship.

SCA and Northern Bedrock will partner to support the restoration of Minnesota's iconic landmarks in 2025. By partnering with historic site hosts, often in rural or underserved areas, we can improve the historic landscape throughout the Northland. This supplies historic sites with the necessary preservation while allowing Corpsmembers to build new skills, and explore diverse career paths.

You will complete a variety of projects including: historic structure maintenance, cemetery preservation, roofing, masonry, window restoration, and general carpentry, while camping and exploring the greater Minnesota area. This position requires teamwork, flexibility, working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and some physically demanding projects. You will rotate through crew roles, such as safety, documentation and fleet each hitch. You will work closely with Technical Instructors who provide hands-on training, and Project Hosts who set the project priorities. For a complete list of duties, expectations, and prohibited activities please see NBHPC Handbook and Members Service Agreement.

Schedule

May 27, 2025 to November 7, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Members must be active participants, demonstrate professionalism, and commit to experiential learning.

I. Active Participation

. Contribute to a culture of safety, including wearing appropriate PPE at all times.

. Start all hitches and service projects on time.

. Preserve historic structures and landscapes as trained; ask for clarification when needed.

. Collaborate as a team to resolve issues at service projects and spike camp.

II. Professionalism

. Bring a positive attitude and strong service ethic to each hitch.

. Show dependability by taking initiative and seeking responsibility.

. Effectively use time management skills to complete project scope, individual tasks, and documentation.

. Communicate effectively with fellow Members, staff, and others – including the public.

. Honor others' beliefs and emotions by resolving conflicts in a respectful manner and being receptive to feedback.

III. Personal Development

. Learn and improve technical skills, such as tool usage and restoration techniques.

. Learn leadership skills like conflict resolution, effective communication, prioritization and goal setting.

. Perform crew roles thoroughly and attentively.

. Commit to a growth mindset that allows you to make mistakes when learning new skills

Performance Expectations:

AmeriCorps members are expected to complete the full-service term to receive the Education Award. Absences (sick or vacation) beyond three excused days for the Full Field Season are deemed excessive as they jeopardize proper functioning of crews, as well as a member's ability to fully complete their service term and, therefore, the privilege to receive an Education Award. Members will make up excessive missed field days. This additional time must be approved in advance by NBHPC staff.

Member performance will be reviewed by the NBHPC Staff at mid-term and end-of-term, focusing on whether the member has:

. Satisfactorily completed assignments and tasks as outlined by the Position Responsibilities;

. Completed the required service hours and days in the field;

. Attended orientation and training.

. Demonstrated commitment to learning preservation trade skills and treating all associated with NBHPC (Corspmembers, staff, Project Hosts, Technical Instructors, etc.) with respect

Marginal Duties

• Members learn hands-on through serving on historic preservation projects with guidance from NBHPC Staff, Technical Instructors, and Project Hosts. Orientation covers member rights and responsibilities, standards of conduct, discipline, prohibited service activities, requirements under the Drug-Free Workplace Act (41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), suspension and termination from service, grievance procedures, non-discrimination, and civil rights and non-sexual harassment. Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps additionally provides an introduction to the preservation trades, team building, leadership, outdoor ethics, power and hand tool safety and use, OSHA 10, and field first aid. Training will not exceed 20% of the total term hours.
• Training and Leadership development; Initial trainings will be held for all types of service activities: AmeriCorps 101 and Prohibited Activities, suspension and termination policy; AmeriCorps Members Service Agreement- Drug Free Workplace, Code of Conduct, Grievance Procedures, Disability Inclusion, Non-Discrimination; Life After AmeriCorps- resume building, applying for jobs etc.; SCA Professional Development; Sexual Harassment and Maintaining a Positive Workplace; Risk Management 101; Other training opportunities when available

Age Requirement

Adults 18 or older

Required Qualifications

• Functional knowledge and use of the English language, both oral and written.
• Flexible schedule that allows the ability to travel and camp for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to follow all crew policies and participate in a safe working environment, including PPE standards.
• Ability to appropriately represent Northern Bedrock, Student Conservation Association, and the AmeriCorps Program.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job 10 hours per day:
Manual labor
• - heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Attention to detail and willingness to follow standards for historic preservation
• Repetitive cleaning and restoration of historic structures and objects
• Walking/working on steep or uneven terrain
• Working outdoors, rain or shine, in heat/cold, and dealing with insects and pests
• Working, eating, and camping in the outdoors in all weather conditions
• Access to reliable transportation for reporting to the crew meeting location in Duluth at the beginning of each project.
• Strict agreement to not engage in any Prohibited Activities as defined in the Member Service Agreement during AmeriCorps hours.

AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements:

This position is part of a specialized SCA AmeriCorps program and if you are selected, you will be serving as an SCA AmeriCorps member. To be eligible for this position you must meet these basic AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements;

. Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;

. Being at least 18 years or older;

. Having a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete;

. Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks conducted after position is offered.

Preferred Qualifications

. Positive attitude.

. Ability and desire to live and work with others in a team setting.

. Interest in historic preservation, service learning, and community stewardship.

. Effective communication skills.

. Commitment to the full AmeriCorps service term (either full-season or summer-only).

Hours & Service Logistics

You will serve in a 9-day on, 5-day off schedule, serving 9-hour days from 8:00 am -5:30 pm. You must be able to commit to the hitch schedule for the duration of your term of service (with 3 days of built-in time off). While on hitch, you will camp at or near the site, prepare meals as a crew, transport our trailers, and complete the hands-on historic preservation project. Crews are typically 4-6 Corpsmembers, all 18 , with one dedicated Crew Leader. All AmeriCorps members are required to take a daily 30 minute lunch break that does not contribute to service hours. For a complete list of activities that count towards service hours, please see NBHPC Member Handbook and Member Service Agreement.

Living Accommodations

Accommodations provided while on project hitch. Member responsible for own housing when not on hitch.

Compensation

• Living Allowance - $600/week
• Weekly Transportation Allowance - $20
• One-Time Gear Stipend, payable upon completion of orientation - $100
• Eligibility for 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service valued at $3,697.50
• AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program
• Childcare coverage (if applicable): Eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan forbearance and interest payment deferment through AmeriCorps for qualifying student loans
• Access to a national network of professional resources and a peer group

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Personal Vehicle is Not Needed

Additional Benefits

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.