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This position is to join the  SCA Massachusetts Conservation Corps (MACC)  as a 15-week member. The MACC is an AmeriCorps program focused on leadership development, completing critical conservation service projects, and building a sense of community.  The Corps is composed of 18 young adults age 18 - 25. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the hard and soft skills of being a conservation leader, come join this community of like-minded, service oriented individuals and help us tackle some of Massachusetts most pressing conservation issues.    The SCA Massachusetts Conservation Corps is a partnership between SCA, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), AmeriCorps, and The Massachusetts Service Alliance.   Program Description Training Season:  This position will begin the program with 2 weeks of training together. Trainings will include: Orientation, Risk Management,  Conservation Trail Skills and Non-Violent Communication. Field Season:   Hitches...

NEIWPCC and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to provide technical assistance and program support for the Stream Monitoring and Assessment Section (SMAS), Division of Water, Bureau of Water Assessment and Management at NYSDEC as part of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). The primary goal of Source Water Protection in New York State is to develop and implement source water protection measures for public water systems throughout the state. NEIWPCC and NYSDEC are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Environmental Analyst to assist in the water quality monitoring and assessment of source waters in NYS streams and rivers. This will include assisting in the monitoring and assessment of priority waterbodies, implemented through the DOW SMAS Rotating Integrated Basin Studies (RIBS) program. This position will also support all elements of the work of SMAS programs which includes but...

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to join our collaborative team as the Aquatic Organism Passage Restoration Specialist. This specialist will lead AOP restoration work at LCBP and coordinate with a broad array of stakeholders and watershed partners to further the goal of improved habitat connectivity and water quality throughout the Lake Champlain Basin . The three focus areas of this position are: improve coordination on AOP restoration and landscape-scale aquatic habitat conservation by working with federal, state, and local government agencies and non-governmental stakeholders, leading and participating in AOP-focused workgroups; directly improve native species habitat and water quality by coordinating AOP restoration grant programs and independently developing high-priority AOP restoration projects; and inform stakeholders, dam owners, and the public by conducting outreach and education on...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Death Valley National Park is seeking ONE Night Sky Program Lead Member and TWO Program Members to contribute to Night Sky Program development and delivery to the public alongside NPS Staff.    For the full position description and to apply, please visit: Program Lead: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/811777.html   Program Members: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/811812.html     Start Date: October 17, 2022 (flexibility may be available for the right candidate) End Date: April 14, 2023 (or 26 weeks after start date) * a 26 week minimum commitment is required *   Location: Death Valley National Park stretches across the states of Nevada and California. The park is home to the hottest, driest, and lowest elevation on the planet. Providing for extremely hot and dry desert conditions in the...

Orientation and Field Season Dates: July 18, 2022 or August 15, 2022 – October 7, 2022 Application Deadline: July 17, 2022 General Description Build a path, while finding yours! Live, serve, and explore Maine’s wilderness, coast, and mountains with Maine Conservation Corps (MCC).  Members serve in teams of three to six, using traditional construction and maintenance skills to enhance hiking, biking, skiing, and other types of recreational trails throughout the state.  Learn how to highline a 500-pound boulder to construct a stone staircase, build timber structures, or open access to treasured natural areas.  You’ll make a difference in local communities, while connecting to nature, peers, and yourself.  Location: 54 Independence Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 Training typically takes place in the Augusta area; field projects are conducted throughout Maine. Start Date:  July 18, 2022 or August 15, 2022 End Date:   October 7, 2022 Time Requirement:...

WildEarth Guardians is seeking a full-time advocate in our Wild Places Program to advance a new paradigm of forest management and protection based on the growing body of science that demonstrates trees work cooperatively through symbiotic relationships between fungi and plants, which create shared mycorrhizal networks. These networks operate as a single organism connected by infinite biological pathways that allow trees to communicate and interact in intelligent ways, often described as ‘forest wisdom,’ which supports Traditional Ecological Knowledge and beliefs long held by Indigenous Peoples. The science, both new and old, make it clear that forests themselves have the intelligence and capacity for self healing and adaptation to new climate regimes.    In this position, the SW Advocate will be responsible for helping develop and advance new policies and protections for national forests in the southwestern US by promoting the concepts of “forest wisdom” throughout the...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Saguaro National Park is seeking ONE Members to contribute to Trails Projects alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org .   Start Date: Late July/ early August End Date: Mid December *a [20-week] minimum commitment is required *   Location: Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ Saguaro National Park is located outside of the city of Tucson, AZ. The park is host to camping, hiking, and backpacking trails for every level of adventurer. The park protects its namesake, our nation's largest species of cacti, the giant saguaro. Summers in the Sonoran Desert can be extremely hot with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees and evening lows averaging 72 degrees. Winters present comfortable daytime temperatures in the 60s with cooler nighttime temperatures averaging 40 degrees. Access to all major...

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Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking THREE Invasive Plant Management Members who will assist Southeast Invasive Plant Management Team (SE-IPMT) staff with the management, control, and eradication of invasive plants and forest pathogens. For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/760987.html   Start Date: July 2022, start date flexible for the right candidate End Date: 26 weeks from the start date * A 26-week minimum commitment is required *   Location: The SE-IPMT is based in Asheville, NC. Fieldwork will primarily be conducted at the Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with the possibility of traveling further out if travel restrictions lift later in the season. Project Background and Objectives:...

Invasive Plant Management Team Member - Carl Sandburg NHS Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) is seeking ONE Invasive Plant Management Team Member who will work alongside CARL staff and assist the Southeast Invasive Plant Management Team (SE-IPMT) staff with the management, control, and eradication of invasive plants and forest pathogens.   For full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/760986.html   Start Date: July 2022, flexibility may be available for the right candidate End Date: 14 weeks after start date *A 14-week minimum commitment is required*   Location: Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock, NC Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site preserves Connemara, the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer...

The Alldays Wildlife and Communities Research Centre (AWCRC) based within the Limpopo Province, South Africa is playing a critical role in the research and conservation of local wildlife. We are looking for hands-on and passionate research assistants to join our team and help support our critical research into the conservation value of privately owned giraffe. The project provides a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to behavioural ecology, working alongside experienced professionals. You will be working with giraffe, whilst developing a range of research skills, which is a perfect steppingstone for your future career in conservation. Our project investigates the conservation value of privately owned giraffe on different properties in the Alldays area, a population which does not currently contribute to global giraffe population counts. We will be using the ‘wild and free framework’ set out by Childs et al. to assess the ‘wildness’ of these giraffe, indicating whether they...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) is seeking ONE Archeology Member to assist with museum collections, including cataloging archeological collections, conducting environmental monitoring and housekeeping, and creating new temporary exhibits. For more information on this position and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/802378.html Start Date: Early August 2022 End Date: 52 weeks after start date *a 52-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) - Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is a large metropolitan area of almost one million people but public transportation does not come to the park. The park is within two miles of a grocery store, but most other amenities are not within walking or biking distance. A personal vehicle is required for non-work related...

Primary Duties: The responsibilities for the manager include essential paralegal duties such as legal research/due diligence, drafting legal documents, working with donors and attorneys, risk assessment and record retention. The individual in this position is responsible for providing legal support for NALT’s attorney and staff while managing real estate aspects of conservation easement and fee title transactions. They are well organized and results‐oriented, can manage a high volume and diversity of projects. They will operate efficiently and in a professional manner. They can work cooperatively in a small office setting with staff, donors, contractors, and Board members to accomplish the strategic goals of the Trust. Summary of Job Responsibilities: Maintain an acute awareness of active project status, and track and communicate project status changes to the team on a weekly basis. Regularly initiate communication with landowners, their advisors, and other stakeholders to...

Summary:   American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE Wildlife Management Member to assist NPS Staff with natural resource management for 7 weeks at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.  For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/796591.html Start Date :  Flexible, between June 6th and June 20th of 2022 End Date :   7 weeks from the start date  *a 7-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, CO (duty location) and Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison, CO  Living Allowance: ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $500/week to offset the costs of food, and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly plus a $200 completion bonus . Housing: NPS dorm-style...

Traditional Trades Advancement Program Member - Cape Lookout National Seashore Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service and Cape Lookout National Seashore, is seeking Two Members to be a part of the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP). The Members will contribute to a variety of historic preservation projects alongside Cape Lookout staff. TTAP is a program intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of historic preservation and construction basics. No background or previous experience in construction or historic preservation is required . Training for all tools and activities will be provided by park staff professionals. For more information about TTAP, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1098/traditional-trades-apprenticeship-program.htm For the full position description and to apply, please visit:...