SWA Southwest Conservation Crew Member

CREW • Flagstaff, AZ

1d • $400 • Onsite

About The Position

Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) in Flagstaff, Arizona, for a 300-hour, 450-hour or 900-hour AmeriCorps conservation term. Members will serve on professionally supervised crews completing habitat restoration, trail construction and maintenance, reforestation and forest thinning, invasive species removal, fencing, and plant identification. Members gain experience with hand tools, restoration equipment, and power tools (including chainsaws) while working alongside agency partners such as the National Park Service, the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Participation in ACE's LEAF (Lead, Educate, and Facilitate) Program is required, which includes a professional meeting with ACE staff, facilitating a conservation lesson, and two monthly professional development or community engagement events.

Requirements

• US citizen or permanent resident
• Willingness to work outdoors in challenging conditions
• Ability to hike long distances, carry up to 60 lbs., and perform 10-hour work days
• Pass a criminal history check
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and at least two professional, educational or community references

Nice To Haves

• Hiking/navigation experience
• Interest in conservation careers
• Community involvement experience

Responsibilities

• Habitat restoration
• Trail construction and maintenance
• Reforestation and forest thinning
• Invasive species removal
• Fencing
• Plant identification
• Gain experience with hand tools, restoration equipment, and power tools (including chainsaws)
• Participate in ACE's LEAF (Lead, Educate, and Facilitate) Program
• Facilitate a conservation lesson
• Attend two monthly professional development or community engagement events

Benefits

• $400/week (paid biweekly)
• Free housing during the term (Flagstaff hostel-style or remote project housing)
• Food provided on project days
• Transportation to and from worksites
• Tent provided for on project days
• Eligibility for an AmeriCorps Education Award (upon successful completion; subject to availability)
• Potential eligibility for childcare coverage
• Potential eligibility for federal loan forbearance

What This Job Offers

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