Are you looking for the opportunity to learn hands-on preservation skills while building your professional resume and serving in State and National Parks? The 2023 Historic Preservation Corps is a unique program based in Massachusetts that offers participants training and experience in several historic preservation and maintenance trades including carpentry, window restoration, historic trail-side structure restoration, masonry, landscaping, painting, and more! Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Student Conservation Association have partnered together to create an unforgettable 10-month experience for young adults, age 18-30 (35 for veterans), in the Greater Boston area.
The MA Historic Preservation Corps is a 10-month program. The program’s home base is located in Braintree, MA and project sites are scattered throughout the Greater Boston area and across the commonwealth. Training and projects aim to address historic preservation and maintenance needs on Public Lands in Massachusetts. This position is primarily hands-on, and projects are often labor-intensive. Before applying, applicants are encouraged to reflect the concept of Service. This is an AmeriCorps position – not a typical job – and requires a commitment to not only serving at public lands and historic sites but also committing to a team and the community experience. Members of the Historic Preservation Corps should expect to meet regularly, reflect on their service, and contribute to the team-building process.
Training |
Carpentry |
Window Restoration |
Masonry |
Backcountry |
Painting/ |
Other |
15% |
15% |
30% |
15% |
5% |
10% |
10% |
Corps members serve Monday – Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The daily schedule can change depending on the project location. Members can expect to serve 40-45 hours weekly with federal holidays off. This is a 1700-hour AmeriCorps position and corps members must reach that target in order to successfully complete the program. Members serve daily in small crews of four at the program’s Shop, the Boston Harbor Islands, the Charlestown Navy Yard or project sites in central or Western Massachusetts. Some projects will require camping and members should expect to camp for at least two consecutive nights at some point during the program.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants during the selection process and to members during service.
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. The organization and this program are firmly committed to maintaining a service atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Please reach out to Nina at jpeppers@thesca.org if you have any questions about the position or application process!