Mountain West Conservation Crew Member - Wet Meadow Restoration

CREW • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join American Conservation Experience as a dedicated crew building Zeedyk structures to restore wet meadows and improve watershed health and wildlife habitat while enjoying Wyoming's natural beauty. American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps with a divisional branch in Hurricane, UT, is looking for members to join our team of young adults serving on a meaningful conservation project near Pinedale, Wyoming, in Sublette County. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from around the country. Members will serve for 14 weeks, completing a term of AmeriCorps service focused on wet meadow restoration through the construction of Zeedyk structures that support water retention and landscape recovery. While serving, members typically have 3-6 days off between each project to live and enjoy Idaho Falls' abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today!

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States.
• Able and willing to work in a group
• Able and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and capable of hiking moderate distances in somewhat rough terrain during inclement weather conditions
• Willingness to undergo and must pass a required criminal history check
• Applicants should be prepared to perform physically challenging labor on environmental and conservation projects for 10 hours a day.
• Applicants should expect to hike extended distances on rough terrain carrying backpacks, tools, and equipment, and be prepared to spend 8 consecutive days in the field, camping, on each project.
• Members will work in a variety of weather conditions, such as temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, high winds, intense sunshine, rain, and snow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hiking and navigation in steep terrain
• Strong desire to enter the conservation field as a natural resource professional
• Experience or interest in volunteering in local communities

Responsibilities

• Building Zeedyk structures to restore wet meadows
• Improve watershed health and wildlife habitat

Benefits

• Member compensation and benefits include a package valued at over $2,000/mo.
• Members will receive a Living Allowance of 400/week, paid bi-weekly.
• Members may be eligible to obtain an Education Award for the amount of $1,956.35 (for 14 weeks) upon successful completion of service.
• ACE provides members with food during all project days; members are responsible for providing their own food on off-days.
• ACE provides members with free housing during their term of service.
• AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage and federal loan forbearance.
• ACE provides each member with their own tent.
• Members will have access to deeply discounted Pro Deals via Outdoor Prolink once they are offered and accept a position, and will have the opportunity to purchase discounted gear prior to their arrival.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed