Overview
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to archival projects 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: October 2026
Estimated End Date: February 2027
*A 16 week minimum commitment is required *
*This position may be eligible for extension beyond 16 weeks*
Location Details/Description The National Parks of Boston encompass a collection of historic, cultural, and coastal park sites located throughout the city of Boston and Boston Harbor. These parks preserve and interpret key locations central to the founding and development of the United States, including sites along the Freedom Trail and the Boston Harbor Islands. The park unit includes historic buildings, landscapes, waterfront resources, and urban green spaces that connect visitors to the nation’s history within a vibrant city setting. Scenic views of Boston Harbor, historic neighborhoods, and waterfront areas provide opportunities for recreation, reflection, and learning.
For more information about the National Parks of Boston, please visit the NPS website.
Position Overview:This member will assist the National Parks of Boston by supporting archival, records management, and cultural resource documentation efforts across multiple park sites. The work supports the National Park Service mission to conserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Archival materials may include historic building documentation, architectural drawings, project files, photographs, maps, planning and construction records, and cultural landscape documentation related to significant sites such as Faneuil Hall, the Charlestown Navy Yard, historic wharves, visitor centers, waterfront infrastructure, trails, walkways, and landscape rehabilitation projects throughout the park unit.
The Build Up member will assist with all stages of archival and documentation work, beginning with records appraisal and organization and continuing through description, digitization support, and preparation of materials for long-term preservation and access.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Required:
Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
About American Conservation Experience - EPIC
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a conservation corps focused on teaching valuable job skills in conservation field work to members while actively working to conserve and rehabilitate our public lands. ACE offers positions through both our Crew and Epic programs, as well as provides many staff opportunities for those looking to build a career in conservation. ACE is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, but has regional crew bases in Sacramento, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, Hurricane, UT, Flagstaff, AZ, Corpus Christi, TX, and Asheville, NC. ACE's Epic program offers positions for members nationwide.
