Art Member Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Art Member - Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Summary

American Conservation Experience a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with Saint Gaudens Memorial is seeking 1 Member to contribute to Art in the Park alongside Saint Gaudens Memorial and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Staff.

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Start Date: May/June 2026

Estimated End Date: August/September 2026

*a 13-week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park - Cornish NH

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves and interprets the home artwork properties and life of renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and other artists within the Cornish Colony. It includes historic buildings like the Saint-Gaudens family home and the sculptors private studio museum gallery spaces classically inspired gardens an extensive museum collection recreational trails and large bronze sculptures installed throughout the historic grounds. The park hosts a full-time sculptor-in-residence summer concert series and Sculptural Visions a free arts festival each fall.

The park is located in Cornish New Hampshire. This small town is situated along the Connecticut River which separates Vermont and New Hampshire. It is part of both the Upper Valley and Sugar River Region. New Hampshire has no income tax and no sales tax and has affordable communities nearby that offer an outstanding quality of life. Full-service communities near Cornish include Lebanon Claremont and Hanover NH and Windsor White River Junction Woodstock and Springfield VT. Cornish NH is less than 2 hours from Burlington VT and 2.5 hours from Boston. New York City is approximately 5 hours away and can also be reached by daily Amtrak and coach bus service.

For more information about Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park and Saint-Gaudens Memorial please visit their websites online.

Position Overview:

The Art Fellowship at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park will advance several key projects related to the parks goal to engage visitors and students in art experiences. The Art Fellow will support arts-related programming for a variety of age and skill-levels including drop-in activities for park visitors plein air and studio art demonstrations education programs for field trips and youth programs artist-in-residence-organized workshops and outreach in partnership with organizations beyond park boundaries. Additionally the Art Fellow may assist with art related projects such as illustrations or graphic design for park publications or media.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Schedule: Fri-Tues 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses dispersed bi-weekly.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and will not be provided. A $1000/month housing allowance will be available for reimbursement (3 months total).

Travel: An $850 travel allowance will be available for reimbursement upon approval.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures clear guidance on prohibited activities and networks for support. Specific training may include visitor services operations safety and working with youth.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone and be a positive contributing member of a group.
• A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of IDs upon hiring)
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets beginning of term feedback forms end of term evaluations and for longer terms a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements please visit our website.

Preferred:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a degree in art design or a related field. and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as the visual arts.
• Knowledge of and experience with painting sculpture and other visual arts.
• Experience working with youth.
• Experience teaching coaching or similar activities.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors.
• Deep interest in the arts.

Physical Demands Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting standing walking hiking carrying using hands to handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop kneel climb stairs ladders and/or crouch. Ability to traverse uneven and/or unpaved exterior areas throughout the park grounds.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 15 pounds unassisted ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently. Often work will occur outside in sunny and hot conditions.
• Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat and biting insects. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self fellow staff/members or resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties one will be provided by the the National Park Service or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the National Park Service. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) typically provided by the National Park Service will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to The National Park Service and ACE equipment training certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACEs online application page for this position on our consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Program Manager Andrew Garcia.

If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications we want to hear from you!

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