Overview
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Andrew Johnson National Historic Site staff.
The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary.
For more information about the National Park Service’s Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) – Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website.
For more information about ACE, please visit our website.
Start Date: April 20, 2026
Estimated End Date: October 16, 2026
*a 26-week minimum commitment is required*
Location Details/Description: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (ANJO), located in Greeneville, Tennessee was designated as a National Historic Site in 1965 to honor the 17th president of the United States. The 16-acre park includes a visitor center, a tailor shop, two of Johnson’s homesteads, and his burial site at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery, where the interns will focus much of their work.
The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is nestled on Main Street in Greeneville’s historic downtown area, which features local restaurants, museums, shops, and schools. The visitor center is 43 miles southwest of Tri-Cities Regional Airport, easily accessible by car.
Position Overview: As part of the team, you will play a vital role in historic preservation and landscape improvement projects, working closely with dedicated NPS staff to help preserve this important site for future generations. Under guidance from Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (ANJO) staff, ACE members will care for Andrew Johnson National Cemetery using best practices in cultural landscape management. ACE members will gain experience with power and hand tools, tree pruning methods, and help install lightning protection and aerate tree roots. The members will also have opportunities to explore masonry and carpentry work in the preservation of the national cemetery.
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes 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 through Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1279115-338780.html
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.
