Traditional Trades SkillBridge Program (Active-Duty Military Only)

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*This opportunity is only meant for current active-duty military members in the last 180 days of their service.

Job Description

The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) of the National Park Service is seeking candidates with a strong work ethic and serious interest in historic preservation to work alongside HPTC's preservation section crews (e.g. masonry, woodworking, or carpentry) to learn, practice, and apply traditional trades skills on assigned preservation projects. SkillBridge applications will be considered on a year-round basis for placements at our Frederick, MD workshop and at park units across the National Park System. Applicants must be able to fulfill a minimum SkillBridge term of 15 weeks and as well as relocate to the area, if outside a reasonable commuting distance, to participate. While applicants are not required to possess prior historic preservation experience, candidates with previous experience working in construction or a related field are preferred. The skills learned throughout HPTC's internship program can be applied to a wide variety of career fields, including historic preservation, facility operations/maintenance, and construction.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete the following application to be considered for opportunities: https://forms.office.com/g/KbnAy5JXzs

What is SkillBridge?

The Department of Defense’s SkillBridge Program is an opportunity for military service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. For more information, visit: DOD SkillBridge - What is SkillBridge? (osd.mil)

Start Date - 2025-01-01

End Date - 2025-12-31

Activities include: Construction/Maintenance;Historical Preservation