Individual Placement - Cultural Resources Participant

Position Summary 

Assist the Fort Cultural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post’s Integrated Cultural Resources Plan. These goals will include maintaining Sec 106 compliance and documentation on numerous historical buildings, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Researching historic elements of the Fort for tours, reports, and brochures as well as filing and organizing historical records will occupy most of the time. The position may also include other duties as assigned, depending on current needs and requirements on Post.

 

Hosting Organization

Fort Leavenworth

 

 

Location 

Fort Leavenworth, KS

 

Schedule 

October 12, 2026 - April 2, 2027

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Create and guide creation of Wayside Marker Tour
• Create and compile data on the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District for the Cultural Resources Management Annual Report
• Engage with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office to manage projects that affect the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District

 

Marginal Duties 

• Assist Natural Resources staff in wildlife surveys and data input
• Historic research to ensure best methods of renovation and cleaning are being utilized on historic buildings
• Creating maps to enhance the Wayside Marker Tour
• Consult and edit Master Plan documents as they pertain to the Fort Leavenworth National Historic Landmark District

 

Required Qualifications 

• A willingness to learn
• Ability to follow directions

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Some mechanical aptitude
• Cultural or History background
• Interest in cultural and historical preservation

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Member is responsible for finding their own living arrangements in the area.

 

Compensation  

• Living Allowance: $650/week
• Relocation Allowance: $1,100 (paid once)
• Health Insurance option

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

• Interpretive Skills
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• Health Insurance
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.