Hatchery Support Member - Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery American Conservation Experience - EPICHatchery Support Member - Spring Creek National Fish HatcheryUnderwood, WAAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Hatchery Support Member to contribute to fish hatchery operations and provide supplemental field science and public outreach support to projects under the mentorship of Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Fish Culture Member- Abernathy Fish Technology Center American Conservation Experience - EPICFish Culture Member- Abernathy Fish Technology CenterLongview, WAAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Abernathy Fish Technology Center, is seeking ONE Fish Culture Member to contribute to fish hatchery operations and provide supplemental support for field and laboratory science and public outreach projects alongside Abernathy Fish Technology Center Staff. All of Abernathy FTC's research involves collaborations with various partners: other FWS offices and resource programs as well as various external partners (other federal agencies, state agencies, Tribal governments, and non-governmental organizations).
OHV Restoration Technician American Conservation Experience - EPICOHV Restoration TechnicianRidgecrest, CAThese positions will complete work throughout the Ridgecrest BLM managed lands to identify restoration project sites, monitor previous restoration efforts, work with restoration crews and/or volunteers to complete projects, and support recreation and natural resource management goals. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Visitor Services Member - Desert National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - EPICVisitor Services Member - Desert National Wildlife RefugeLas Vegas, NVWorking primarily at Desert National Wildlife Refuge, the Member will help deliver education programs, support hunting and fishing programs across three refuges, assist leading outdoor recreation train-the-trainer programs, attend local outreach events, and assist with day-to-day visitor interaction and education. American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 Visitor Services Member to contribute to visitor services and environmental education projects under the mentorship of Desert National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Staff.
Energy and Minerals Support Member - Sabine NWR/Cameron Prairie NWR American Conservation Experience - EPICEnergy and Minerals Support Member - Sabine NWR/Cameron Prairie NWRLake Charles, LAIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Cameron Prairie NWR serves as the Headquarters for the Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex (SWLA NWRC) and is where the Visitor Center is located, providing public information and educational exhibits for visitors exploring the region's coastal wetlands.
Invasive Species Strike Team - Trinity River NWR American Conservation Experience - EPICInvasive Species Strike Team - Trinity River NWRLiberty, TXAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking two (2) Members to contribute to habitat restoration, invasive plant management, and biological survey projects under the mentorship of Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Habitat Restoration Fellow - Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - EPICHabitat Restoration Fellow - Bitter Lake National Wildlife RefugeRoswell, NMAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking one (1) Member to contribute to habitat restoration, invasive plant management, and biological survey projects under the mentorship of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Natural Resource Member American Conservation Experience - EPICNatural Resource MemberCorvallis, ORAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with US Forest Service, is seeking Two Natural Resource Members to contribute to the Aquatic and Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program (AREMP) and the Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) monitoring program project alongside the Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Park Service (NPS) lands in northern California, Oregon, and Washington, west of the Cascade Mountains, the field projects will take place in various locations. Crews conduct stream habitat surveys including channel morphology (bankfull width, bankfull cross sections and stream gradient), substrate measurements, pools, large wood, water chemistry, benthic macroinvertebrate collection, while identifying invasive species and amphibians encountered at sites.
Refuge Support Member - Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex American Conservation Experience - EPICRefuge Support Member - Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge ComplexWillows, CAThe member will provide support and assist under the guidance and direction of USFWS staff in the following tasks: Principal duties will include: Assist with wetland management activities, including monitoring water deliveries and water levels to support migratory birds, other wildlife, and wetland habitat objectives. The Sacramento NWR Complex includes five national wildlife refuges (Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa, Sutter, and Sacramento River NWRs) and three wildlife management areas (Butte Sink, Steve Thompson North Central Valley, and Willow Creek-Lurline WMAs).
Botany Specialist American Conservation ExperienceBotany SpecialistFlagstaff, AZKnowledge of botany and plant identification and expressed interest in furthering a career in botany Experience with the identification and management of both native and non-native plants, including in horticultural, agronomic, or nursery settings Experience using GPS and GIS software An ability to hike long distances carrying a pack Deep interest in fieldwork and a respect for nature Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Details: This is a Non AmeriCorps position The compensation will be $20/hour In this application, you will be applying for all locations available and will be placed after the interviewing is completed Responsibilities include: Planning schedules with the Crew Leader Scouting and implementing seed collection, managing project data Ensuring the quality and accuracy of both seed and data collection efforts.
Hydrological Research Member American Conservation Experience - EPICHydrological Research MemberMcKenzie Bridge, ORThe site's steep terrain, spatially heterogeneous vegetation, and well‑instrumented watershed network provide a natural laboratory for quantifying precipitation partitioning, rain-snow transition dynamics, subsurface flow pathways, and streamflow generation mechanisms across multiple spatial and temporal scales and allows PNW and university scientists to provide management relevant science to NFS. American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with US Forest Service Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station, is seeking One Hydrological Research Member to contribute to hydrological research projects related to timber production, forest fire fuel reduction, and habitat restoration projects alongside US Forest Service Staff.
SWA Southwest Conservation Crew Member American Conservation ExperienceSWA Southwest Conservation Crew MemberFlagstaff, AZMembers 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. Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) in Flagstaff, Arizona, for a 300- hour, 450-hour or 900- hour AmeriCorps conservation term.
Southwest SWA Assistant Team Leader (ATL) American Conservation ExperienceSouthwest SWA Assistant Team Leader (ATL)Flagstaff, AZRemoteATLs are afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining 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. ATL's & Members get experience with, or in conjunction with, the following tools and equipment, depending on their level of training: Trail Maintenance: Pick mattocks, Pulaskis, shovels, single/double jacks, McLeods, single bit axes, rock bars, chisels, crosscut saws, and griphoists.
Invasive Plant Control and Fuel Reduction Team Members - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Complex American Conservation Experience - StaffInvasive Plant Control and Fuel Reduction Team Members - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife ComplexCommerce City, COAmerican Conservation Experience (ACE) is a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeking two Team Members to contribute to a variety of fuel reduction projects on refuge lands and adjacent open space areas under the mentorship of USFWS Staff. Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge: 5237-acre refuge in Golden, CO, with striking vistas of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and rolling prairie grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
Hatchery Support Member - Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery American Conservation Experience - StaffHatchery Support Member - Little White Salmon National Fish HatcheryCook, WASummary American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Hatchery Support Member to contribute to fish hatchery operations and provide supplemental field science and public outreach support to projects under the mentorship of Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Watershed Communications Assistants American Conservation Experience - StaffWatershed Communications AssistantsFully remoteRemoteEnvironmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife if performing any work in outdoor conditions. American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with California State Parks, is seeking Three Watershed Communications Assistants to work with the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program's Interpretation & Communications team.
National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Survey Field Team Members - Traveling Nationally American Conservation Experience - StaffNational Wildlife Refuge Visitor Survey Field Team Members - Traveling NationallyDenver, COAmerican Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS, the Service), is seeking four (4) National Visitor Survey team members to help implement a multi-year nationwide survey of visitors to national wildlife refuges. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Career Exploration Members - Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park American Conservation Experience - StaffCareer Exploration Members - Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical ParkWoodstock, VTCareer Exploration Members - Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park - American Conservation Experience - Staff.
Fisheries Biology Member American Conservation Experience - StaffFisheries Biology MemberDelta, COIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Summary American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), is seeking 1 member to contribute to the fisheries program alongside the GMUG Fish Program Manager.
Biology Program Support Member - Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - StaffBiology Program Support Member - Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife RefugeEagle Lake, TXSummary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking two (2) Members to contribute to habitat restoration, invasive plant management, and biological survey projects under the mentorship of Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Staff. Position Overview: The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and, where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Interpretation Member - Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park American Conservation Experience - StaffInterpretation Member - Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical ParkMacon, GAAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO Interpretation Members to contribute to public interpretation projects alongside Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park staff. The primary goal of this project is to provide memorable and meaningful learning and recreational experiences, foster development of a personal stewardship ethic, broaden public support for preserving park resources, and improve park operations with traditional indigenous knowledge.
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Rock Creek Park American Conservation Experience - StaffTraditional Trades Advancement Program - Rock Creek ParkWashington, DCPosition Overview: Member will perform a variety of maintenance and repair projects to include Painting, Graffiti Removal, Vegetation Removal, Repairing Masonry Surfaces, Asphalt Repair, etc., in order to best support the DC Safe and Beautiful efforts. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Invasive Species Strike Team Member - Salt Plains and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuges American Conservation Experience - StaffInvasive Species Strike Team Member - Salt Plains and Caddo Lake National Wildlife RefugesKarnack, TXAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking two members to contribute to habitat restoration, invasive plant management, and biological survey projects under the mentorship of Salt Plains and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuges Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Preservation Maintenance Member - Jimmy Carter National Historical Park American Conservation Experience - EPICPreservation Maintenance Member - Jimmy Carter National Historical ParkPlains, GAAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE Preservation Maintenance Member to assist with the preservation and maintenance of historic structures and landscape alongside the Jimmy Carter NHP Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Refuge Support Member – Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - EPICRefuge Support Member – Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife RefugeBoynton Beach, FLDuring this term, the ACE member will join our team, working on meaningful conservation projects such as diverse management activities on various wildlife habitats, marsh, forested wetlands, and upland habitats for the improvement and/or maintenance of these habitats for the benefit of a wide variety of plant and animal species. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the nation with more than 145,000 acres of Everglades ecosystems including a mosaic of wet prairies, sawgrass ridges, sloughs, tree islands, cattail communities, and a 400-acre cypress swamp.
Energy and Minerals Support Member - Natural Resource Program Center American Conservation Experience - EPICEnergy and Minerals Support Member - Natural Resource Program CenterFort Collins, COIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife.
Invasive Species Support Member - Aransas National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - EPICInvasive Species Support Member - Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, TXIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking two 2 Members to contribute to invasive plant management, long term monitoring, and biology support projects under the mentorship of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Staff.
NewInvasive Plant Management Member - Southeast Coast Invasive Plant Management Team - Stones River National Battlefield American Conservation Experience - EPICInvasive Plant Management Member - Southeast Coast Invasive Plant Management Team - Stones River National BattlefieldMurfreesboro, TNIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Position Overview: The member will control non-native plants using both manual and chemical methods (75%), perform distribution mapping of non- native plants using GPS (10%), and assist with additional resource management field, GIS, and data management projects (15%).
Historic Preservation Member - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area American Conservation Experience - EPICHistoric Preservation Member - Glen Canyon National Recreation AreaPage, AZIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is seeking one member to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff.
Cultural Resource Member American Conservation Experience - StaffCultural Resource MemberMartinez, CAIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Other jointly managed National Park Service sites in Contra Costa County in which the intern may assist include John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville, CA and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial near Concord, CA.
Natural Resource Member American Conservation Experience - StaffNatural Resource MemberMartinez, CASummary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with John Muir National Historic Site is seeking TWO part time Members to serve as Natural Resource Members and assist NPS Staff with biological monitoring projects. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Masked Bobwhite Recovery Members- Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - StaffMasked Bobwhite Recovery Members- Buenos Aires National Wildlife RefugeArivaca, AZThe members will provide support and assistance under the guidance and direction of FWS staff in the following tasks: Under the direction of the facility manager and/or a wildlife veterinarian, the members will be responsible for changing food and water, cleaning pens, observing birds for signs of injury, and learning to provide medical care for injuries or illnesses. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Land Stewardship Member American Conservation Experience - StaffLand Stewardship MemberHobe Sound, FLPhysical Demands, Work Environment, and Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, walking, hiking, wading in hip-deep water, carrying materials, kayaking and boating, participating in wildland prescribed fire setting, working in hot and humid conditions, working with machines and heavy-duty landscape tools and equipment, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. This position is based out of Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter Island, Florida (while also serving a variety of TNC-owned and partners' land locations in southern Florida), a 73-acre protected area located on a barrier island in Southeast Florida, with diverse native coastal habitats and shorelines on the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon estuary.
Invasive Species Member - Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - StaffInvasive Species Member - Loess Bluffs National Wildlife RefugeForest City, MOAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 Invasive Species Member to contribute to the mapping and management of invasive plant species as well as other biological projects under the mentorship of Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Volunteer Coordination & Visitor Services Support Member - Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge American Conservation Experience - StaffVolunteer Coordination & Visitor Services Support Member - Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeBrigham City, UTAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 Volunteer Coordination & Visitor Services Support Member to help coordinate and recruit volunteers, and work with education partners to teach a cross-curricular program in cultural resource and environmental education under the mentorship of USFWS staff. On the ancestral homelands of the Shoshone, Paiute, Bannock, and Ute people known as the Newe or Meme (the People), the Refuge lands and waters support diverse plant and animal species in a mosaic of mudflats, river deltas, brackish and freshwater marshes, temporary ponds, and uplands.
Post-fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation American Conservation Experience - StaffPost-fire Emergency Stabilization and RehabilitationWenatchee, WAAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is seeking Two Post-fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Members to contribute to the Post-fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) project alongside the Bureau of Land Management Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - National Mall and Memorial Parks American Conservation Experience - StaffTraditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - National Mall and Memorial ParksWashington, DCIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing.
Vegetation and Ecological Restoration Member American Conservation Experience - StaffVegetation and Ecological Restoration MemberMoab, UTIf the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. Position Overview: This position supports partner parks in the management of invasive plants, ecological restoration (seed collection, outplantings, salvage, revegetation) and assists with vital monitoring of natural resources to inform park management.
Visitor Services Member - Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - StaffVisitor Services Member - Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife RefugeLima, MTThis diversity provides habitat for other species such as sandhill cranes, long-billed curlews, bald and golden eagles, hawks, warblers, moose, elk, badgers, bears, wolves, mountain lions, martens, pronghorn, and native fish such as Arctic grayling and westslope cutthroat trout. The snows of winter replenish the Refuge's lakes and wetlands that provide secluded habitat for many waterfowl, shorebirds, and wetland birds including trumpeter swans, white-faced ibis, and black-crowned night herons.
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - National Capital Parks-East American Conservation Experience - StaffTraditional Trades Advancement Program - National Capital Parks-EastWashington, DCLocation Details/Description: Located north of the Potomac River and minutes away from downtown, National Capital Parks (NACE) encompasses more than 8,000 acres across a network of parks managed by the National Park Service on the eastern side of Washington, D.C. Its scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces stretch across diverse neighborhoods. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Fort Donelson National Battlefield American Conservation Experience - StaffTraditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Fort Donelson National BattlefieldDover, TNLocation Details Spanning both south-central Kentucky and north-central Tennessee, Fort Donelson National Battlefield preserves the final resting place of thousands of United States veterans and the beautiful rolling hills of the Cumberland River valley where General Grant and his troops created a pathway to Union victory during the Civil War. Position Overview The National Park Service staff at Fort Donelson National Battlefield is dedicated to best practices in cultural landscape management in their care of the battlefields, trees, plantings, and monuments that honor the thousands of veterans who are buried in its hallowed ground.
Mountain West - Crew Member - Summer Start American Conservation ExperienceMountain West - Crew Member - Summer StartUTRemoteMembers are afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining 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. Members get experience with, or in conjunction with, the following tools and equipment, depending on their level of training: Trail Maintenance: Pick mattocks, Pulaskis, shovels, single/double jacks, McLeods, single-bit axes, rock bars, chisels, griphoists, among other tools.
Oral History & Curatorial Member - Andersonville National Historic Site American Conservation Experience - StaffOral History & Curatorial Member - Andersonville National Historic SiteAndersonville, GAPosition Overview: While the primary role for this position is transcribing the backlog of oral history recordings, the intern will also be cross-trained in museum operations and will assist during park special events and programs, which may include Wreaths Across America, Memorial Day and/or living history programs, as time allows. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site American Conservation Experience - StaffTraditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Andrew Johnson National Historic SiteGreeneville, TNAmerican Conservation Experience (ACE) is a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the National Park Service, seeking one member to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Andrew Johnson National Historic Site staff. As part of the team, you will play a vital role in historic preservation and landscape improvement projects, working closely with dedicated NPS staff to help preserve this important site for future generations.
Gulf Islands Conservation Crew Member - Pensacola, FL LOCALS ONLY American Conservation ExperienceGulf Islands Conservation Crew Member - Pensacola, FL LOCALS ONLYPensacola, FLMembers are afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, and will gain invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the National Park Service and other stewards of our nation's public lands. Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing.
Biological Support Member - Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration Project (Poplar Island) American Conservation Experience - StaffBiological Support Member - Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration Project (Poplar Island)Annapolis, MDPosition Overview: During this term, the ACE member will contribute to management and protection of nesting birds in construction areas for restoration projects on several islands, along with assisting with non-lethal removal of nuisance species while having the opportunity to observe lethal removal methods. SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit conservation corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Biological Support Member to contribute to the biology program under the mentorship of Chesapeake Bay Field Office Ecological Services Staff.
Pacific West Conservation Crew Member- Northern California American Conservation ExperiencePacific West Conservation Crew Member- Northern CaliforniaSacramento, CARemoteOur mission is to introduce and prepare our 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, as well as many other local and non-profit land steward organizations. Members are afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining 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.
Recreation Technician American Conservation Experience - StaffRecreation TechnicianPollock Pines, CARequired: Public outreach and making contacts with visitors is a key component of this role, contacting visitors to educate them in recreation management and law enforcement objectives and policies to obtain compliance with laws, regulations, to resolve problems, and to provide assistance to forest visitors. Performs minor maintenance of developed and dispersed recreation area facilities, including campgrounds and trailheads, cleans restrooms, cleans campsites, maintains fire-safe areas, paints picnic tables, and bulletin boards, etc.
NewBiological Support Member - Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - EPICBiological Support Member - Merritt Island National Wildlife RefugeTitusville, FLMajor duties will include supporting the inventory and monitoring efforts of multiple refuges within the Southeast Region, including: planning and preparation for surveys such as equipment maintenance and drafting of SOPs; field data collection, data entry and QA/QC; survey documentation, and data summary and reporting. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.
NewVisitor Services Member - Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge American Conservation Experience - EPICVisitor Services Member - Stillwater National Wildlife RefugeFallon, NVAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 Visitor Services Member to contribute to visitor services and environmental education projects under the mentorship of Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Staff. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement.