Pacific West Backcountry Trail Conservation Crew Member- Northern California

CREW•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience Pacific West, a non-profit conservation corps, is looking for members to join their team of young adults serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout California. The mission is to introduce and prepare AmeriCorps members for careers in resource management within the conservation corps industry or with public agencies such as California State Parks, US Forest Service, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other local and non-profit land steward organizations. ACE Pacific West crews serve in various national parks and other inspiring locations across California, with base locations in Sacramento, Coachella Valley, and Ridgecrest. This opportunity is for individuals seeking to improve backcountry skills for a conservation career while engaging with a community of young professionals. Members will serve for 13 or 26 weeks on backcountry projects, including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance and construction, as part of an AmeriCorps service term. Members typically have 3-6 days off between projects to enjoy California's recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Prepared to perform physically challenging labor on environmental and conservation projects for 10 hours a day
Expect to hike up to 10-12 miles a day on rough terrain, at high elevations, carrying backpacks, tools, and equipment
Prepared to spend 8 consecutive days in the field, on each project
Willing to 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
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 long distances in rough terrain during inclement weather conditions
Willingness to undergo and must pass a required [three-part criminal history check / two-part criminal history check]
Authorized to work in the U.S. (ACE participates in E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

Experience in hiking, backpacking and navigation for long distances in steep terrain
Experience in backcountry settings for extended periods of time
Strong desire to enter the conservation field as a natural resource professional
Experience or interest in volunteering in local communities

Responsibilities

Trail construction and maintenance
Tread maintenance and construction
Brushing/Clearing
Logouts
Drainage and Drainage Structures
Grading and Switchback construction
Backcountry camping and cooking
Swamping

Benefits

Member compensation and benefits include a package valued at over $1,700/mo
Living Allowance of $400/week, paid bi-weekly
Education Award for the amount of $1,956.35
Food during all project days (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks)
Campsite accommodations
Qualifying child care coverage (AmeriCorps members may also be eligible)
Federal loan forbearance (AmeriCorps members may also be eligible)
ACE provides each member their own tent, required PPE, and bear can for backcountry projects
Access to deeply discounted Pro Deals via Outdoor Prolink
ACE provides transportation to and from worksites
An ACE vehicle will be accessible for off-day use