Mountain West Conservation Crew Member Job at American Conservation Experience, Hurricane, UT

Szh4RjZTVWpuYWlMOVc3b2ZRWFNsK0NnWVE9PQ==
  • American Conservation Experience
  • Hurricane, UT

Job Description

Location: Hurricane, Utah

Projects take place throughout the southwest. Crews frequently work in Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park and National Forests including Fishlake and Manti La Sal.

Schedule: Project schedules vary greatly, but typically corpsmembers work 8 days on/ 6 days off. For remote projects, corpsmembers spend off-days nearer to their project location. Remote projects often last multiple project schedule cycles.

Position Description:

Corpsmembers 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 afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and many other stewards of our nation's public lands.

Field work and other duties might include but are not limited to:

  • Habitat restoration
  • Trail construction and maintenance
  • Dry and wet stone masonry
  • Reforestation
  • Forest thinning
  • Plant identification
  • Fencing
  • Invasive species removal
  • Swamping

Corpsmembers get experience working with or in conjunction with the following tools and equipment, depending on their level of training:

Trail Maintenance: Pick mattocks, Pulaskis, shovels, single/double jacks, McLeods, single bit axes, rock bars, chisels, crosscut saws, and griphoists

Restoration Equipment: Herbicide backpack sprayers, spray bottles, GPS units, and measuring tools

Power Tools and Gas Powered Equipment: Chainsaws, brush-cutters, drills, saws, and compressors

Why work here

ACE is a great place to begin or advance your career in conservation while learning new job skills, pursuing industry recognized certifications, establishing a strong network of conservation professionals, and even earning money towards your education in our AmeriCorps eligible positions.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work

Similar Jobs

Marriott

Dispatcher Job at Marriott

 ...Bellperson, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem. Dispatch bell staff or valet staff as needed. Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors. Maintain security of vehicles and vehicle... 

Farm Credit East

Senior Meeting and Events Coordinator Job at Farm Credit East

 ...the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm forest product fishing and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $15 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual... 

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Pre-Install Copier Technician I Job at Canon U.S.A., Inc.

 ...Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and... 

Bass Pro Shops

Hunting Sales Outfitter PART TIME Job at Bass Pro Shops

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sales Outfitter provides counter sales and customer service for Hunting/Archery Merchandise non-Firearms. This position provides customer service and sales of Floor Hunting/Archery perform various selling/customer service activities to include...

AMN Healthcare

Plastic Surgery Physician Job at AMN Healthcare

 ...professionals who want space without sacrificing city access. [theakkusgroup.com] , [bergenrealestate.com] Excellent schools and strong community feel The area is known for highly rated public schools, low crime, and a close-knit, family-oriented community that makes it...