Conservation Trail Crew Member - ACE AmeriCorps - Coronado National Forest

American Conservation Experience is a national non-profit conservation corps dedicated to providing career development and outdoor experiential learning opportunities to young adults interested in careers related to environmental conservation. The ACE AmeriCorps Member program engages and motivates participants seeking to broaden their horizons and expand professional knowledge in the field of conservation.

Conservation Crew Member: ACE AmeriCorps; 450 hour (3-month) and 900 hour (6-month) positions

Start date: September 5th, 2022

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Location:

Work projects will take place throughout the Coronado National Forest. The crew will be based out of Tucson, AZ and members will be provided with free housing in Tucson.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Members receive a $720 bi-weekly living stipend
• 3 meals per day while on project (approximately 16 days/month)
• Free housing in Tucson, AZ
• Use of a tent throughout your term is provided by ACE
• Transportation to and from worksites is provided by ACE
• Upon successful completion of a full term, AmeriCorps Members receive an Education Award of $3,172.50 (for 900 hours/24 weeks) or $1,678.57 (for 450 hours/12 weeks)

Qualifications:

• US Citizen or permanent resident
• Between the ages of 18 and 30 or veterans between 18 and 35
• No prior camping or conservation experience necessary
• Willing to represent ACE and AmeriCorps in a professional, responsible, and enthusiastic manner
• ACE provides tents and camp kitchen equipment, but members will be required to bring all other camping items such as sturdy boots, sleeping bags, backpacks, and rain gear.
• ACE maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drugs and underage drinking. Alcohol use is prohibited on ACE projects, on ACE property, and at ACE rentals including: Air BnBs and hotels. Any evidence of drug use or violating ACE's alcohol policy will result in immediate release from the program. ACE reserves the right to require drug testing.

Position Description:

Corps 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 provided opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the Coronado National Forest. ACE Members will become proficient in environmental stewardship practices, general worksite safety, Leave No Trace principles, herbicide application, and resume building.

ACE projects typically include:

• Trail construction and maintenance
• Invasive species removal
• Habitation restoration
• Fence installation/repair
• Dry and wet stone masonry
• Forest management
• Fire fuels reduction
• Volunteer events

Schedule:

Members will work a varied schedule, but can expect to work 4 ten hour days in a row with three days off, or 8 ten hour days in a row with six days off.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Corps Members can expect to work long days, and must successfully adapt to various climates and working conditions. Proper safety procedures must be observed in all tasks, including the repair and use of hand and power tools used on projects.

All ACE Corps Members practice environmental ethics, and are expected to work in diverse team settings in taxing situations or circumstances. Members are expected to be flexible and complete all functions of the job, including tough physical labor and hiking several miles to remote locations under adverse weather conditions.

Covid-19:

• 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.

To Apply:

Please submit a Motivational Statement, Resume, and 3 Professional References using the APPLY NOW section located on the upper right hand corner of this position listing. In your motivational statement, you may submit a cover letter or a statement that sincerely describes your interests, skills, professional goals, and any other relevant information in regards to this opportunity. This is your opportunity to stand out and express why you are a great addition to our teams, in your own words.

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For Southwest Arizona application questions, contact:

Nicole Cuaz: ncuaz@usaconservation.org

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.