Documenting the National Mall and Memorial Parks - National Park Service

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Preferably, applicants should have some background and/or interest in historic preservation, or an interest in historic sites and conservation. Location: National Mall and Memorial Parks, 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC Work Schedule and Flexibilities: Hybrid (In office + telework eligible) Number of Positions: 4 Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Volunteers will support documentation and condition assessment of monuments and memorials within the National Mall (NAMA). Assessments and documentation will include in person, visual inspections primarily at uptown parks, and photography using the volunteer's personal cell phone. Photos and condition notes will then be uploaded to NAMA's files by the volunteer. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.