Position: Historic Preservation AmeriCorps Member Living Allowance: $1,200 stipend every two weeks Location: Our office is based in Duluth, MN. Members will start and end each project there, but you will travel to sites all across the state in crew vehicles. Reports to: Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps (NBHPC) Staff Service Term: Full term: May 26, 2026 to October 21, 2026 (900 hours) Summer Only: May 26, 2026 to August 12, 2026 (450 hours) Education Award : Qualified student loans may be eligible for forbearance during the service term.

The AmeriCorps Segal Education Award is granted after successful program completion and a minimum of service hours. 35. Service Logistics: You will serve on a 9-day-on, 5-day-off schedule, serving 9-hour days from 8:00 am -5:30 pm.

You must be able to commit to the hitch schedule for the duration of your term of service (with 3 days of built-in time off). While on hitch, you will camp at or near the site, prepare meals as a crew, transport our trailers, and complete the hands-on historic preservation project. Crews are typically 4-6 Corpsmembers, all 18+, with one dedicated Crew Leader.

All AmeriCorps members are required to take a daily 30-minute lunch break that does not contribute to service hours. Position Summary: You will complete a variety of projects, including historic structure maintenance, cemetery preservation, roofing, masonry, window restoration, log maintenance, and general carpentry, while camping and exploring the greater Minnesota area. This position requires teamwork, flexibility, working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and some physically demanding projects.

You will rotate through crew roles, such as safety, documentation, and fleet each hitch. You will work closely with Technical Instructors who provide hands-on training, and Project Hosts who set the project priorities. Members must be active participants, demonstrate professionalism, and commit to experiential learning.

I. Active Participation - Contribute to a culture of safety, including wearing appropriate PPE at all times. - Start all hitches and service projects on time.

- Preserve historic structures and landscapes as trained; ask for clarification when needed. - Collaborate as a team to resolve issues at service projects and spike camp. II.

Professionalism - Bring a positive attitude and strong service ethic to each hitch. - Show dependability by taking initiative and seeking responsibility. - Effectively use time management skills to complete project scope, individual tasks, and documentation.

- Communicate effectively with fellow Members, staff, and others – including the public. - Honor others’ beliefs and emotions by resolving conflicts in a respectful manner and being receptive to feedback. III.

Personal Development - Learn and improve technical skills, such as tool usage and restoration techniques. - Learn leadership skills like conflict resolution, effective communication, prioritization and goal setting. - Perform crew roles thoroughly and attentively.

- Commit to a growth mindset that allows you to make mistakes when learning new skills. Training: Members learn hands-on through serving on historic preservation projects with guidance from NBHPC Staff, Technical Instructors, and Project Hosts.

Responsibilities

, standards of conduct, discipline, prohibited service activities,

Requirements

C. ), suspension and termination from service, grievance procedures, non-discrimination, and civil rights and non-sexual harassment. Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps additionally provides an introduction to the preservation trades, team building, leadership, outdoor ethics, power and hand tool safety and use, OSHA 10, and field first aid.

Training will not exceed 20% of the total term hours.