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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...

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...

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...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE Assistant Volunteer Coordinator to support Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area's volunteer program. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator would be one of the primary point-of-contacts for people interested in volunteering and would be the conduit to connect volunteers to all divisions within the park. For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/805845.html   Start Date: July 2022 End Date: 12 weeks after start date * A 12-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta, GA. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is "an ancient river in a modern city," and offers many opportunities to get outdoors, including hiking, rafting, and fishing. Atlanta is Georgia's largest city and...

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:...

Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking ONE Aquatic Resources Member to assist the Blue Ridge Parkway staff in drafting sections of the environmental consequences for an Environmental Assessment (EA). For more information on this position and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/790149.html Start Date : July 17, 2022 (flexibility is available) End Date : October 29, 2022 (or 15 weeks after start date) * A 15-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Asheville, NC with the potential to be remote/hybrid. Candidates must be able to access the Parkway for fieldwork. Blue Ridge Parkway Background: The Blue Ridge National Parkway is more than just a road, this varied habitat travels 469 miles through the southern Appalachian region, ranging from 649 feet at James River in Virginia to 6,047...