Pacific West Conservation Crew Member- Northern California

CREW • Sacramento, CA

4d • $4,000 • Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit conservation corps with branches in Sacramento, CA, Palm Springs/Coachella Valley, CA, and Ridgecrest, CA, is seeking members to join their team of young adults serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Pacific West. The program aims to introduce and prepare members for careers in resource management within the conservation corps industry or with public agencies like the California State Parks, US Forest Service, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management, as well as other local and non-profit land steward organizations. ACE Pacific West crews serve in various locations including Yosemite National Park, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, on the Pacific Crest Trail, in coastal State Parks, on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and other inspiring locations. This opportunity is designed for individuals looking to gain valuable career skills while being part of a community of like-minded young professionals from across the country. Members typically serve for 13 or 26 weeks on projects focused on ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance and construction, while completing a term of AmeriCorps service. Members usually have 3-6 days off between projects to enjoy California's natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

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
• Must be prepared to perform physically challenging labor on environmental and conservation projects for 10 hours a day.
• Must expect to hike extended distances on rough terrain carrying backpacks, tools, and equipment.
• Must be prepared to spend 8 consecutive days in the field, on each project.
• Must be willing to represent ACE and AmeriCorps in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass a required criminal history check.
• Must be willing to participate in drug testing if required by ACE.

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

• Habitat restoration
• Trail construction and maintenance
• Dry and wet stone masonry
• Reforestation
• Forest thinning
• Plant identification
• Fencing
• Invasive species removal
• Swamping

Benefits

• Living Allowance of $4000/week, paid bi-weekly.
• Education Award upon successful completion of service ($1,956.35 for 13 weeks or $3,697.50 for 26 weeks).
• Food provided during all project days.
• Free housing during the term of service (hostel-style in Sacramento, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, or Palm Springs, CA, or remote locations).
• AmeriCorps members may be eligible for qualifying child care coverage.
• AmeriCorps members may be eligible for federal loan forbearance.
• Access to deeply discounted Pro Deals via Outdoor Prolink.
• Opportunity to purchase discounted gear prior to arrival.
• Transportation to and from worksites provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed