Conservation Crew Member

American Conservation Experience - Hurricane, UT

- Entry Level

Hurricane, UT

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

Interested in creating a lasting community and working with like-minded people while helping to both protect, and increase accessibility of, our public lands and environment? Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and receive free housing, hands-on skills training, an AmeriCorps education award eligibility, and the chance to travel and work in a variety of locations ranging from popular National Parks, Forests and local natural protected areas. This is a great entry-level position to gain valuable life and career skills while building strong personal and professional connections. American Conservation Experience is a non-profit conservation corps, and we are looking for applications to join our crew programs in a variety of locations across the country. You will typically serve for 13 or 26 weeks on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and historic preservation, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service.

Responsibilities

• Serve on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and historic preservation.
• Complete a term of AmeriCorps service.

Requirements

• Must be willing to serve for 13 or 26 weeks.
• Interest in conservation and public lands.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outdoor activities or conservation work.

Benefits

• $640 bi-weekly living allowance
• 3 meals daily while on project
• Free housing accommodations on off days
• Access to a variety of outdoor pro deals
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of a full term
• Eligible student loans can be placed into forbearance while serving
• Comprehensive hands-on training in various conservation skills.