What types of activities will the intern do:

This 2.5-month, 40-hours per week position works on the cultural landscape and historic vistas of Acadia’s nationally significant historic 45-mile Carriage Road system, a gift of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller. Acadia’s carriage roads include bridges, gatehouses, and engineering systems designed into a rustic style that seamlessly harmonize with the surrounding landscape. The primary role of the Individual Placements is to support Acadia’s Roads Crews in maintaining the broken stone Carriage Roads, one of the best examples in the country. This involves assisting the work group in performing the simpler and more routine duties of trimming, pruning, debris removal, and assisting in light Carriage Road maintenance.

The intern will be provided shared housing at the Park that will include a kitchen. Housing is within 5 miles of Bar Harbor, ME with all amenities available. Hiking, biking, nature viewing, swimming, and boating opportunities also abound.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Members will be trained to use hand and power tools and will learn about and understand the maintenance needs of a heritage asset belonging to the federal government as well as the methods for the preservation of public lands for future generations.
• Using hand and power tools to trim trees and cut branches from hazard and felled trees. It will also involve using rakes, shovels, and backpack blowers to clear branches, leaves, and debris from the Carriage Road system's extensive ditch and back drain system.
• Assist in tracking of hazard trees and blow downs, on a tablet and GIS software.
• Survey Carriage Road vistas as part of the Vista Management Plan for the Historic Carriage Road System.
• Training opportunities include herbicide use and handling, First Aid/CPR, orientation to Acadia National Park and the National Park Service, and other trainings offered at the park as available.

Member Qualifications:

• Driver’s license
• Personal vehicle required (the commute from housing to Park office is several miles).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in outdoor environments.
• Be able to perform manual labor for up to 10 hours per day, occasionally lifting/moving 40 pounds or more.
• Willingness to learn and use hand and power tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in resource management, historic preservation, recreation, and public access issues.
• Must be able to always model safe and professional behavior including wearing all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment – PPE (PPE will be provided).

Compensation:

• Living Allowance - $480/week Relocation Travel Grant
• Commuting Allowance - $1100
• Roundtrip Travel Allowance - $22/week
• AmeriCorps Education Award - eligibility for award of approximately $1565 upon successful completion of position and service of 300 hours or more.
• All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Follow the link and search for "Carriage Road Maintenance." Apply here: Student Conservation Association

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