Overview
Gulf Islands Conservation Crew Member – Pensacola, FL LOCALS ONLY
Summary:
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a nationwide non-profit Conservation Corps in Asheville (NC), in partnership with AmeriCorps.
ACE is seeking 3 Local Corps Members dedicated to serving 8 weeks (300 Hours) at Gulf Islands National Seashore (Pensacola, FL). The Florida local ACE crew would be doing invasive plant species management utilizing both herbicide and physical removal of the plants. There will be a focus on the removal of certain grasses and beach vitex. Members will have the opportunity to work alongside park volunteers, biologists, and National Park Service staff.
Additionally, members will be given the opportunity to hear from NPS staff from leaders in conservation to discuss and explore career opportunities, career paths, challenges, strategies, and successes they’ve experienced during their journey. Participants will gain hands-on experience, job skills, and readiness for successful employment with the National Park Service and other agencies and organizations.
Corps Members volunteer their energy and enthusiasm, working long hours in adverse weather conditions.
Gulf Islands National Seashore is the nation’s largest national seashore and it stretches over 160 miles and two states! It is a beautiful park along the northern coast of the Gulf of America in Mississippi and Florida and includes barrier islands, maritime forests, historic forts, bayous, and marine habitat. Thousands of animals live, nest, and hunt at Gulf Islands National Seashore including 12 federally listed threatened or endangered species. Five sea turtle species call the waters off of the Gulf Island their home and over 300 species of birds visit the areas nearby, which is also why Gulf Islands National Seashore is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail! The park also provides many different ways for visitors to explore, such as taking a ferry ride, boating, fishing, hiking or even snorkeling and diving.
Start Date and First day in Field: 9/13/2026
Estimated End Date: 11/8/2026
Location: Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, FL, USA. Daily meeting place will be at Park Headquarters – 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Fl, 32563
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day, starting at around 7am
Benefits: Members will receive a Living Allowance of $600/week, paid bi-weekly.
Corps Members who successfully complete their term are eligible for an Education Award for an amount of $1,565.08 for a 300-hour position upon successful completion of service. This is a short term with very limited buffer time included for unexpected missed time and no opportunities for extending or starting early. It will be members’ responsibility to make up any lost time (up to 20 hours) by doing Volunteer Service Projects that relate to conservation work. Not meeting the 300 hour requirement will result in the member not receiving the Education Award.
About American Conservation Experience - EPIC
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a conservation corps focused on teaching valuable job skills in conservation field work to members while actively working to conserve and rehabilitate our public lands. ACE offers positions through both our Crew and Epic programs, as well as provides many staff opportunities for those looking to build a career in conservation. ACE is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, but has regional crew bases in Sacramento, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, Hurricane, UT, Flagstaff, AZ, Corpus Christi, TX, and Asheville, NC. ACE's Epic program offers positions for members nationwide.
