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Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE Museum and Curatorial Member to contribute to education and interpretation projects alongside Hopewell Culture Staff.

For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website.

Start Date : September 23, 2024

Estimated End Date : December 14, 2024 (or 12 weeks after start)

a 12 week minimum commitment is required

Location Details / Description : Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - Chillicothe, OH

At HOCU, you'll find earthen mounds and embankments forming huge geometric enclosures that grace the landscape of the Ohio River Valley.

These monumental structures were built by Native American hands almost 2,000 years ago. Hopewellian people gathered at these earthworks for feasts, funerals and rites of passage.

Almost everyone who studies the Hopewell culture has an "I didn't know that" story about when they first learned about the special and intriguing culture that developed in this region.

The park also has an active archeology program which produces even more understanding of this fascinating and yet little recognized culture.

This is a story that needs wider recognition. Every American should learn about the amazing accomplishments of the Native American inhabitants of south and central Ohio 2,000 years ago.

To learn more about the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, please visit the NPS website at the parks website.

Position Overview : The ACE Member will be involved with front-line collections care, primarily in conjunction with the Cultural Resources Program Manager.

They will also assist with a variety of projects in the documentation, organization, care, and preservation of Park cultural resources.

Primary responsibilities will include the identification, inventory, rehousing, and relocation of museum artifacts. Additionally, they will participate in digital photography and 3-D scanning of museum artifacts.

Additional duties may be assigned including :

• Identify and locate collection items during annual inventory of museum property
• Assist with the intake and preparation of new, incoming collection items
• Perform routine curatorial housekeeping

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 to Friday, 9 : 00am - 5 : 30pm

Position Benefits

Living Allowance : The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours / week and will receive a living allowance of $600 / week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

AmeriCorps Education Award Program : This position may be eligible for a 450-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023 / 24 grant year program, valued up to $ 1,824.

Loan Forbearance : AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.

Qualifying Child Care Coverage : AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage. Additional enrollment steps are required.

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 usaconservation website.

Housing : Housing is the responsibility of the ACE Member and will not be provided by ACE or NPS. The Member will have access to a reimbursable housing allowance of $850 / month for 3 months (a total of $2,550).

Members must provide housing receipts and submit a reimbursement request for the reimbursement to be processed.

A personal vehicle is required for transportation related to personal needs (e.g., food shopping). The site is remote and there is no reliable public transportation.

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.

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)
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our usaconservation website

Preferred :

• Competitive applicants for the position may hold a degree and / or have experience in museum studies, art history, history, or a related discipline.
• Digitization and / or photography skills
• Education and / or knowledge of museum collection management principles and practices
• Proficiency with computer software
• Comfortable with a fair amount of physical activity during day-to-day museum duties and willingness to contribute to curatorial housekeeping.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Has strong organizational skills, be detail-orientated, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills with diverse audiences

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions :

• Physical Demands : Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard / mouse and other office equipment.
• Vision Requirements : Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted : Frequently moves up to 25 lbs., ability to move up to 50 pounds.
• Environmental : Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
• Noise Environment : Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
• Travel : This position does not require unique travel

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.

Hazard specifics should be provided on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Partner site.

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 the usaconservation 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 Eastern Member Manager, Corinna Mokotoff.

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.

Last updated : 2024-08-24

Salary : $850