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ACE Conservation Crew Member-Pacific West (SUMMER/FALL)

Position Description: AmeriCorps Members in our Crew program will spend several months learning techniques of conservation and public land management with relationship to planned field projects scheduled for the 2022 season. Relative training includes project-specific concepts of trail construction, dry stone masonry, forest ecology techniques and restoration involving the use of a chainsaw, enhanced safety training, and Leave No Trace principles, under the guidance of ACE's skilled Crew leaders and Project Managers alongside Agency Partner Advisors. The goal of the position is to accomplish meaningful project work for a variety of public land management agencies while becoming proficient in advanced field techniques, building resumes, and advancing career pathways.

START/END Dates:    
8/19/22 – 11/22/22 (450 Hours)
8/19/22 – 3/1/23     (900 Hours)

This position will entail the following:
  • Working 10 hours per day for 4-8 consecutive days on a crew comprised of 6-12 other service members in outdoor locations. 40 hours/week of project time expected regularly.
  • 3-6 days off in between your project trips.
  • Working and camping (including backcountry) in a variety of weather including temperatures ranging from cold overnights (freezing temperatures), hot and dry (90+ degrees), high winds, intense sunshine, and rain may be possible in California during this time period at all elevations.
  • Assisting CA State Parks partnerships and Federal public land managers, and non-profit public lands
  • Serving on environmental stewardship projects including (but not limited to): Trail Construction/Maintenance, Dry Stone Masonry, Retaining Wall and Rock Step Construction when assigned to trail crews, and Forest Ecology Fuels Restoration and Habitat Restoration using a chainsaw when assigned to Restoration Crews. Alternative restoration projects are possible.
  • Hiking extended distances on potentially steep and rough terrain with a 40-pound backpack