- Agency
- American Conservation Experience
- Location
- Asheville, NC and Eastern Region
- Job Category
- Temporary/Seasonal Positions
- Salary
- $240/week
- Start Date
- 05/18/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/25/2023
- Website
- https://usaconservationcrew.applicantpool.com/jobs/918513.html
- Description
- Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps with a regional base in Asheville, NC, is looking for members to come join our team of young adults working on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Eastern US. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from around the country. Members work for 4 to 6 months on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance and construction, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service. While serving, members typically have 2-3 days off between each project to enjoy the Eastern US's abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today! Start Date: May 18th, 2023 Estimated End Dates: July 22nd, 2023 (for 2 month term) August 19th, 2023 (for 4 month term) November 18th, 2023 (for 6 month term) Location: Asheville, NC Projects take place throughout Eastern Region including Great Smoky Mountains National Park- NC/TN, Daniel Boone National Forest - KY, Gettysburg National Military Park- PA, Blue Ridge Parkway- NC/VA, Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve - FL, Jimmy Carter National Historic Site - GA, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge - KS, Cumberland Island National Seashore - GA, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge- TX, and Manassas National Battlefield - VA, among other locations. Schedule: Project schedules vary, but typically corpsmembers work 5 days on/ 2 days off or 4 days on/ 3 days off. For more remote projects, corpsmembers spend off-days nearer to their project location for multiple project schedule cycles. Camping or other accommodations are provided between project cycles while on remote projects.Position Description: Members serve in professionally supervised teams as they explore future outdoor careers, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the field of conservation. 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. Field work and other duties might include but are not limited to: Habitat restoration Trail construction and maintenance Dry and wet stone masonry Reforestation Forest thinning Plant identification Fencing Invasive species removal Swamping Historic Preservation Corps Members get experience working 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 grip hoists Restoration Equipment: Herbicide backpack sprayers, spray bottles, GPS units, and measuring tools Power Tools and Gas Powered Equipment: Chainsaws, brush-cutters, drills, saws, and compressors Preservation Techniques: Adobe, Roofing, Carpentry
- Qualifications
- Qualifications: Applicants must be capable of performing physically demanding labor on environmental and conservation projects for 10 hours a day. Applicants should expect to hike extended distances on rough terrain carrying up to 40 lbs, and be prepared to spend 8 consecutive days in the field on each project. Members will 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. Members should be prepared to live in communal housing with other members of the program. Members should expect to have roommates, and must inform staff of any housing preferences or required accommodations. COVID-19: All ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the start of their term. Required: 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 Ability and willingness to undergo a Federal criminal history check ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term. Preferred: Strong desire to enter the conservation field as a natural resource professional Experience or interest in volunteering in local communities The member must be willing to represent ACE and AmeriCorps in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. ACE has a zero tolerance policy for illegal drugs and underage drinking. ACE reserves the right to require drug testing. To Apply: Please submit a thoughtful resume and cover letter along with 3 professional references using the APPLY NOW section located on the upper right hand corner of the position listing on our website: https://usaconservationcrew.applicantpool.com/jobs/905900.html NOTE: Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact the Outreach & Member Support Coordinator, Emily Oostveen, eoostveen@usaconservation.org. EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
- Contact Person
- Emily Oostveen
- Contact eMail
- eoostveen@usaconservation.org
