American Conservation Experience

American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a young adult labor force to help restore America’s public lands. ACE is grounded in the philosophy that cooperative labor on meaningful conservation projects fosters cross-cultural understanding and operates on the belief that challenging volunteer service unites people of all backgrounds in common cause.

Mar 11, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience Springfield, MA, USA
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership wit h the National Park Service, is seeking ONE member to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside NPS staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture. No background or previous experience in horticulture is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps please the NPS website.  For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June  2026 Estimated End Date: November/December 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Springfield Armory National Historic Site (Springfield, MA) For nearly two centuries,...
Mar 11, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience West Branch, IA, USA
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Herbert Hoover National Historic Site staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program is intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: November/December 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required* Location Details/Description: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (West Branch, IA) Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In...
Mar 11, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience West Branch, IA, USA
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Herbert Hoover National Historic Site staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program- Landscape Stewardship Corps i s intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: November/December 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required* Location Details/Description: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (West Branch, IA)...
Mar 10, 2026
American Conservation Experience Topeka, KS, USA
Interpretation and Digital Outreach Member - Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with National Park Service (NPS), is seeking THREE Members  to contribute to interpretation and digital outreach alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: June 2026 Estimated End Date: September/October 2026 *a 17-week minimum commitment is required* Location Details/Description: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (BRVB; Topeka, KS) The position is located in Topeka, Kansas, the vibrant capital of Kansas about 30 minutes west of Lawrence and sixty miles west of Kansas City. Topeka is a medium-sized city, home to Washburn University, with ample, affordable housing. The Kansas City metro area is a World Cup soccer site in June-July 2026. While there are some public transportation options...
Mar 10, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking THREE members to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May 18, 2026 Estimated End Date: November 14,...
Mar 05, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience
Art Member - Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Saint Gaudens Memorial, is seeking 1 Member to contribute to Art in the Park alongside Saint Gaudens Memorial and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: August/September 2026 *a 13-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park - Cornish, NH Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves and interprets the home, artwork, properties, and life of renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and other artists within the Cornish Colony.  It includes historic buildings like the Saint-Gaudens' family home and the sculptor’s private studio, museum gallery spaces, classically inspired gardens, an extensive museum collection, recreational...
Mar 03, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience Gatlinburg, TN, USA
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO Interpretation Members to contribute to implementing and delivering interpretive programming to park visitors alongside Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) staff. This position will also involve answering visitor questions at Sugarlands Visitor Center. For more information about ACE, please visit our website.   Start Date: May 4, 2026 (Flexibility may be available for the right candidate) Estimated   End Date: January 2, 2027 (or, 35 weeks after start date) *a 35-week minimum commitment is required *   Location Details/Description: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based out of Sugarlands Visitor Center, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is unique among America's National Parks; located on the border between North Carolina and...
Feb 26, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience Nancy, KY, USA
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Historic Infrastructure - Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Historic Infrastructure is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP), please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: Late April / May 2026 Estimated   End Date: October / November 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required*...
Feb 09, 2026
Internship- Paid
American Conservation Experience Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to energy conservation projects alongside NPS Staff. About Build Up Technical Internship Program: This position is part of the Build Up Technical Internship Program facilitated by the Historic Preservation Training Center. The Build Up Technical Internship Program is working to expand the National Park Service workforce while addressing critical maintenance needs by providing professional experiences in technical fields to students and recent graduates. For more information about the Build Up Technical Internship Program, please visit the NPS website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May 2026 Estimated   End Date: July / August 2026 (12 - 16 weeks after start date) *a 12-week minimum commitment is required * Location...