Position Title: Build Up Housing & Property Operations Assistant—Redwood National & State Parks—AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Crescent City, CA

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 5/4/2026, preference given to applications received by 4/6/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours, 26-week

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (STE) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) utilizes historic preservation projects as the main vehicle for teaching preservation philosophy and building crafts, technology, and project management skills. HPTC’s Build Up Technical Internship Program offers technical internships in fields like engineering, architecture, and project management. Interns work on large-scale projects with NPS teams nationwide.

STE in partnership with HPTC are seeking a service member to serve as a Build Up Housing & Property Operations Assistant at Redwood National & State Parks. This intern will work closely with the Housing and Property Program Manager to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience with the housing and property management programs. They will be introduced to key systems such as IQMIS and FBMS, which are essential to the operational success of the National Park Service. Responsibilities will include assisting with housing reports, gathering tenant input, conducting property inventories, and supporting reconciliation processes. This work plays a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of housing and property programs across all parks and federal facilities

Description of Duties:

• Assist in preparing housing reports and gathering tenant feedback.
• Conduct property inventories and support reconciliation processes.
• Learn and utilize federal housing and property management systems.
• Collaborate with staff and tenants to ensure program compliance and efficiency.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate housing and property records.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Interest in Federal Housing and Property Management: Strong desire to learn about housing systems, property accountability, and asset management.
• Familiarity with Government Systems: Exposure to or interest in IQMIS and FBMS (preferred but not required).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately collect, review, and reconcile data.
• Strong Communication Skills: Comfortable interacting with tenants, staff, and managers.
• Analytical Thinking: Capable of identifying and resolving data discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Especially Excel for managing reports and inventory data.
• Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively: Self-motivated and a team player.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday through Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service

Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Hands-on experience with federal housing and property management programs.
• Exposure to key government systems and processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to the operational success of the National Park Service

Benefits:

• Living Allowance of $700 per week & Additional Benefit of $140 per week (Equivalent to $21/hr pre-tax)
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service
• Park Housing Available
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Kevin Record

Stewards Program Coordinator

681.666.3621

krecord@conservationlegacy.org

www.stewardslegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.