TTAP Member Application 2022

Traditional Trades Advancement Program Application: 2022 Program Year

Please use the navigation buttons within the form to progress through and complete the application.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE FOR THE 2022 PROGRAM YEAR:

In order to ensure the health and safety of the communities that Conservation Legacy serves, as well as to meet federal requirements for government contractors, all participants of Conservation Legacy programs including the TTAP Program, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and the have ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting. You can read Conservation Legacy's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Announcement HERE and COVID-19 Policy HERE.
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1. Important: Make sure you are eligible for enrollment.
- You must be a US citizen or permanent, legal US resident. International students are not eligible.
- You must be 18-30 years old, or up to 35 if you are a veteran.
- You must be eligible to serve in an AmeriCorps term of service.
- You must be available to work a 40-hour week for the 20-week term, that starts between April and May 2022.
  - 20 weeks is just over 4 months
  - Personal time off is offered and includes sick, holiday, and vacation time.
- We strongly encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply. We are commited to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
2. You can submit this form and apply to as many parks as you like, either all at once or one park at a time.
- When you press "submit" at the end of this application, your question responses and Resumes that you uploaded will become your application packet.
Parks that are currently recruiting for 2022 TTAP Placements:

Carl Sandburg Home - Flat Rock, NC

Fort Larned and Nicodemus National Historic Site, Larned, KS

Gulf Islands National Seashore - Gulf Breeze, FL

Manassas National Battlefield Park - Manassas, VA

National Capital Area - Washington, DC

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Glen Jean, WV

Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites - Hyde Park, NY

Saugus Iron Works and Salem Maritime National Historic Sites - Saugus/Salem, MA

Springfield Armory National Historic Site - Springfield, MA
How Long Will This Application Take?

This online application form will take about 35 minutes to complete and submit.

There are 6 short parts to the Tradtional Trades Advancement Program Application:

1. Basic Applicant Information (estimated 2 minutes)

2. Preferred Parks Selection, resume upload (estimated 5 minutes)

3. Previous AmeriCorps Experience (Yes/No) (estimated 1 minute)

4. Contact Information for 2 References (estimated 2 minutes)
- Both email and phone information requested for references
- References can be anyone who knows you in either a personal, professional, or educational way. Teachers/professors, case workers, relatives, supervisors, or similar are all acceptable references.
5. Supplemental Questions: (estimated 10 minutes)
- What kind of experience do you have in Historic Trades (Carpentry, Woodworking, Masonry)?
- Please describe why you are interested in the Park locations you selected.
- What makes you a great candidate for this program?
- What do you hope to achieve from this program?
6. Statements of Acknolwedgement (estimated 5 minutes)

Below are instructions on how to save your application to come back and finish at a later time:

1) At the bottom of a page select the 'Save' button. From the popup window, ignore the account sign up and select 'Skip Create an Account' in tiny text the bottom - highlighted in yellow in the image below.

2) You will be prompted to put in your preferred email to recieve a link to return to your saved application.

Select Your Preferred Park Site(s), Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter(s)

** You must select at least one preferred site, or your application will not be considered.
Carl Sandburg Home - Flat Rock, NC

Fort Larned and Nicodemus National Historic Site, Larned, KS

Gulf Islands National Seashore - Gulf Breeze, FL

Manassas National Battlefield Park - Manassas, VA

National Capital Area - Washington, DC

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Glen Jean, WV

Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites - Hyde Park, NY

Saugus Iron Works and Salem Maritime National Historic Sites - Saugus/Salem, MA

Springfield Armory National Historic Site - Springfield, MA

Preferred National Park Site Locations
Park Site Application: Select your preferred site(s) and upload your Resume

Please indicate all of the parks that you would like to apply for by selecting the checkbox(es) in the drop down menu. Be sure to prepare a cover letter for each of the positions that you are applying.
Preference One
Preference Two
Preference Three

Upload Your Resume
Resume Upload
Upload your resume.*

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References

References can be anyone who knows you in either a personal, professional, or educational way. Teachers/professors, case workers, relatives, supervisors, or similar are all acceptable references.

Reference 1
Reference 1*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference 1 Email*
example@example.com

Reference 2
Reference 2*

First NameLast Name
Reference 2 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference 2 Email*
example@example.com

Supplemental Questions

Please answer the following questions:
What kind of experience do you have in Historic Trades (Carpentry, Woodworking, Masonry)?*
**Previous experience is not required.
Please describe why you are interested in the Park locations you selected. *
What makes you a great candidate for this program? *
What do you hope to achieve from this program? *

Applicant Information

This information helps us identify areas where our program can grow, what works well, and how best to support our members.

Applicant Survey
Prior to applying for this position, how much experience did you have interning or volunteering at a National Park, Historic Site, Preserve, or on any public lands?*
**Previous experience is not required.
What factor was most influential in helping you decide on your park site choices?*
If you feel that there were unconsidered barriers to our application process, what recommendations would you give us to make our recruitment efforts more inclusive and equitable towards candidates?

Before you submit the application, indicate your acknowledgement of the statements below.
If I am selected for this position...
I understand that criminal history checks and reference checks will be conducted, and will give my authorization to do so.*

YesNo
I understand that this is a full-time internship and I will need to be available for the 40 hours per week for the full 20 week term.*

YesNo
I understand that I am not applying to a federal job opportunity. I am applying for an AmeriCorps position with a Living Allowance, as part of the Traditional Trades Advancement Program. This program is managed by Stewards Individual Placement Program and hosted at a National Park Site.*

YesNo
On a 5 star scale, how would you rate the user-friendliness of this application? (5 stars means "Excellent")
By clicking the box below,*

I certify that all the information provided above is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Before clicking submit, please ensure that you have selected at least one park site, and that at least your Resume has uploaded.
Your application will be sent direct to the Host Site Supervisor for review. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

We're sorry - this is an AmeriCorps program under a agreement for young people. We encourage you to view our other openings here: https://sccorps-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?version=1&company_id=16984.

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Traditional Trades Advancement Program Application: 2022 Program Year

Basic Applicant Information

Select Your Preferred Park Site(s), Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter(s)

Park Site Application: Select your preferred site(s) and upload your Resume

Resume Upload

Previous AmeriCorps Experience

References

Supplemental Questions

Applicant Information

Before you submit the application, indicate your acknowledgement of the statements below.