Conservation Crew Member

American Conservation Experience

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 16,380

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free housing accommodations

3 meals daily on project

Access to outdoor pro deals

Job summary

A conservation organization is seeking applicants for an entry-level role in conservation programs across various locations in the U.S. Members will engage in ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance, while receiving a living allowance and benefits. The position includes comprehensive training and the opportunity to earn an AmeriCorps education award upon completion. Ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in outdoor settings. This part-time role offers essential skills for a career in conservation.

Responsibilities

Participate in ecological restoration and habitat improvement projects.
Conduct trail maintenance and invasive species removal.
Complete terms of AmeriCorps service while gaining hands-on conservation experience.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Conflict resolution

Team dynamics

Job description

Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and receive free housing, skills training, an AmeriCorps education award eligibility, and the chance to hike, 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 gaining experience working outside.

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.

Compensation and benefits include a package valued at $2,000/month or more depending on location. This package includes housing, program meals, project transportation, and puts $360 a week in your pocket.

We are currently looking for members nationwide for our start dates in 2026. Opportunities are available in California from state parks along the coast all the way into the High Sierras, the high desert and forests of the Mountain West, the Southwest and its canyons and mountains, and throughout the Eastern US from the Smokies to the Atlantic Coast.

Salary: $360 per week

Additional Benefit Details Include

$720 bi-weekly living allowance
3 meals daily while on project- accommodating your dietary needs whenever possible
Free housing accommodations on off days
Access to a variety of outdoor pro deals
Please note, AmeriCorps position eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
Upon successful completion of a full term, AmeriCorps members receive a Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 (for 900 hours/26 weeks) or $1,956.35 (for 450 hours/13 weeks)
Eligible student loans can be placed into forbearance while serving in AmeriCorps with ACE
Comprehensive hands-on training to prepare you for a career in conservation. Trainings may include chainsaw, technical trail, herbicide, wilderness medical/first aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor leadership, conflict resolution, team dynamics, backcountry skills and more

Seniority level