Pacific West Conservation Crew Member- Northern California

CREW•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit conservation corps, is seeking members for its Pacific West Conservation Crew in Northern California. This opportunity is for young adults looking to learn valuable skills and advance their careers in resource management within the conservation corps industry or with public agencies. Members typically serve for 13 or 26 weeks on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Pacific West, including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance and construction, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service. Projects take place in various inspiring locations such as Yosemite National Park, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, and on the Pacific Crest Trail. Members are provided with 3-6 days off between projects to enjoy California's beauty. The position offers opportunities to learn and train under professional mentors within ACE and gain career perspectives working alongside staff from agencies like the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
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 [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 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

Serve in professionally supervised teams
Explore future outdoor careers
Learn practical field skills
Develop confidence as emerging leaders in the field of conservation
Learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE
Gain invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and many other stewards of our nation's public lands
Perform physically challenging labor on environmental and conservation projects for 10 hours a day
Hike extended distances on rough terrain carrying backpacks, tools, and equipment
Spend 8 consecutive days in the field, on each project
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
Habitat restoration
Trail construction and maintenance
Dry and wet stone masonry
Reforestation
Forest thinning
Plant identification
Fencing
Invasive species removal
Swamping
Conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources
Represent ACE and AmeriCorps in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner

Benefits

Member compensation and benefits include a package valued at over $1,700/mo.
Living Allowance of $4000/week, paid bi-weekly
Education Award for the amount of $1,956.35 (for 13 weeks) or $3,697.50 (for 26 weeks) upon successful completion of service
Food during all project days
Free housing during their term of service
Hostel-style housing in Sacramento, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, or Palm Springs, CA for off days when working in or near the Pacific West Division
Housing provided in remote locations when working remotely
Eligibility for qualifying child care coverage (AmeriCorps members)
Eligibility for federal loan forbearance (AmeriCorps members)
Own tent provided
Access to deeply discounted Pro Deals via Outdoor Prolink
Opportunity to purchase discounted gear prior to arrival
Transportation to and from worksites