Conservation Crew Member

American Conservation Experience; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading conservation organization as a Conservation Crew Member. This entry-level role offers hands-on training while working on projects that protect public lands. Enjoy free housing, meals, and a living stipend while gaining valuable skills and connections in the conservation field. Ideal for those passionate about environmental stewardship and community service.

Benefits

Free Housing

Meals on Project Days

Access to Outdoor Pro Deals

Comprehensive Training

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with hands-on skills training.
• Comprehensive training in outdoor leadership and backcountry skills.

Responsibilities

• Involves ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance.
• Participate in projects across various locations.

Skills

Conservation

Team Dynamics

Conflict Resolution

Education

AmeriCorps Eligibility

Tools

Chainsaw

Herbicide Application

Wilderness First Aid

Job description

Join to apply for the Conservation Crew Member role at American Conservation Experience.

Interested in creating a lasting community and working with like-minded people while helping to protect and increase accessibility of our public lands and environment? Join ACE and receive free housing, hands-on skills training, an AmeriCorps education award eligibility, and opportunities to work in various locations such as National Parks, forests, and protected areas. This entry-level position offers valuable life and career skills while building personal and professional connections.

American Conservation Experience is a non-profit conservation corps seeking applicants for crew programs across the country. Typical service terms are 13 or 26 weeks, involving projects like ecological restoration, habitat improvement, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and historic preservation, all as part of AmeriCorps service.

Compensation and benefits include a package valued at $2,000/month or more, depending on location, covering housing, meals, transportation, and a weekly stipend of $360.

• $720 bi-weekly living allowance
• Three daily meals on project days, accommodating dietary needs
• Free housing on off days
• Access to outdoor pro deals
• Note: AmeriCorps eligibility is not guaranteed and depends on availability
• Upon completing a full term, 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 during service
• Comprehensive training in chainsaw use, trail work, herbicide application, wilderness first aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor leadership, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and backcountry skills

We are recruiting nationwide for Summer 2025 start dates in California, the Mountain West, the Southwest, and the Eastern US from the Smokies to the Atlantic Coast.

Begin or advance your conservation career today by applying!

Salary: $360 per week

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing