ACE Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Member

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 3 or 6 months on projects as AmeriCorps Members.

Start Dates: May 10th

Estimated End Dates: 
August 13th, 2022 (for 3 month term)
November 12th, 2022 (for 6 month term)

Location: Asheville, NC

Projects take place throughout Eastern Region including Great Smoky Mountains National Park- TN, Mammoth Cave National Park - KY, Gettysburg National Military Park- PA, Blue Ridge Parkway- NC, Congaree National Forest - SC, and Daniel Boone National Forest - KY, Moss Rock - AL, Cleveland Metroparks - OH, among other locations.

Schedule: Project schedules vary, but typically corps members work 5 days on/ 2 days off or 4 days on/ 3 days off. For remote projects, corps members 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.

Benefits

• Member compensation and benefits include a package valued at $1,700/mo.
• Members will receive a Living Allowance Stipend of $200/week, paid bi-weekly.
• Corpsmembers obtain an Education Award for the amount of $1,678.57 (for 12 weeks) or $3,172.50 (for 24 weeks) upon successful completion of service.
• ACE provides corpsmembers with food during all project days; corps members are responsible for providing their own food on off-days.
• ACE provides corpsmembers with free housing during their term of service. When working in or near the Asheville, NC, corpsmembers spend off days in our hostel-style housing. When working remotely, corpsmembers will be provided housing in those remote locations. Housing may come in the form of campgrounds, bunkhouses, airbnbs, and more. The member will provide their own blankets/pillow/sleeping bag/towels.

Gear: ACE provides each member their own tent, uniforms, and assigns each crew with camp cooking and kitchenware. The member will provide their own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, rain gear, pants, warm clothing, and hiking boots. Upon acceptance to the program, corpsmembers will receive a more extensive packing list and access to discounted prodeals from leading manufacturers in outdoor gear and apparel. Weather can be highly variable, so plan on bringing layers of warm clothing and adequate rain gear.

Travel: ACE provides transportation to and from worksites; personal vehicles are not necessary throughout the member's term of service. ACE does not provide relocation assistance.

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

How to apply:

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/736464.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 and Member Manager, Olivia Dannemiller, odannemiller@usaconservation..org