Corpsmembers complete a variety of projects including historic structure maintenance, cemetery monument resetting and cleaning,
and historic landscape restoration. Corpsmembers will learn lifelong, hands-on skills while camping and exploring greater
Minnesota. This position involves physically challenging and team-oriented work. Projects are completed mostly outdoors in all
weather conditions, and all projects involve extended camping near the project site. Crews are led by rotating peer crew leaders.
This position is supervised by the Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps (NBHPC) Staff, working closely with Technical
Specialists who provide technical training and project workflow, and Project Hosts who set the project site priorities.
Service Activities
Active Participation
- Contribute to a culture of safety.
- Work as a part of a team to accomplish service project goals and spike camp tasks.
- Serve Project Hosts and the public within the confines of the project scope.
- Preserve historic structures and landscapes as trained and able.
- Show initiative and commitment by working hard, asking for clarification and anticipating crew needs.
II. Professionalism
- Bring a positive attitude to each hitch.
- Start all hitches and service projects on time.
- Illustrate dependability by being consistent and showing forward thinking.
- Effectively use time management skills to complete project scope, service tasks and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with fellow Corpsmembers, staff, Project Hosts, Technical Specialists, and other
members of the public.
- Honor the beliefs and emotions of others by resolving conflicts in a respectful manner and being receptive to
feedback.
III. Personal Development
- Improve hard skills such as tool usage and preservation techniques.
- Improve soft skills such as conflict resolution and hitch leadership.
- Perform crew roles thoroughly and attentively.
- Commit to a growth mindset that facilitates learning about yourself and the needs of others.
- Identify and celebrate personal transformation.
Community Need Addressed
Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps exists to address the aging stock of historic structures and landscapes in need of maintenance and repair, and a need to create a pathway for young adults into the growing preservation trades workforce.
Position Outcomes
Corpsmembers gain hands on and technical skills while directly impacting both local and statewide municipalities that have historic structures in need of attention. The result is an increased awareness of the demand for historic preservation skills and knowledge, as well as public appreciation for the work completed.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
As a service learning training program, Corpsmembers learn about and complete projects with guidance from the NBHPC team, Technical Specialists and Project Hosts. Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps will also cover an introduction to the preservation trades, team building, leadership, power and hand tool safety and use, OSHA 10, outdoor ethics, and field first aid.
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma, Credential or Certification
CPR/First Aid
OSHA 10
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment