Overview
Traditional Trades Advancement Program – George Washington Memorial Parkway
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking two members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside George Washington Memorial Parkway staff.
The Traditional Trades Advancement Program Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of historic preservation. No education or experience in the field is necessary.
For more information about the National Park Service’s Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP), please visit our website.
For more information about ACE, please visit our website.
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Estimated End Date: December 11, 2026
*a 26-week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a 25-mile scenic, limited-access road managed by the National Park Service in Virginia and D.C., connecting historic sites like Mount Vernon, Great Falls, and Arlington National Cemetery. It is open daily, though lane closures from construction may occur through 2026, especially near the I-495 and 123 interchange. The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metropolitan area.
For more information about the George Washington Memorial Parkway, please visit the NPS website.
Position Overview: Members will perform a variety of maintenance and repair projects to include Painting, Graffiti Removal, Vegetation Removal, Repairing Masonry Surfaces, Asphalt Repair, etc., in order to best support the DC Safe and Beautiful efforts. The day-to-day duties of the member will include painting post and chains, bollards, picnic tables, large planters, light posts, signposts, curbs/ wayside bases and frames, trellises and barriers, etc. They will clean and wax wayside panels and clean the exteriors of structures by removing graffiti and invasive plants. They will prune trees and shrubs to improve visibility and reduce hazards, and they will also address other safety hazards by repairing walkways (softening edges) and securing railings. Lastly, they will perform water drainage checks. During their term, members will cultivate valuable skills in the preservation, restoration, stabilization, and maintenance projects at D.C.’s most iconic and important cultural sites and resources.
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/1299885-338780.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.
