Overview

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the John Muir National Historic Site (a unit of the National Park Service), is seeking ONE Landscape Maintenance Member to contribute to ongoing routine landscape maintenance projects alongside NPS Staff and other interns and volunteers.

Tagged as: Crew

Qualifications:

Required: Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upo

Required Skills:

Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part Criminal History Check
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term eva

Preferred Skills:

Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a degree in horticulture, arboriculture, landscape design/architecture, environmental science, botany, biology, and/or have relevant experience in those subject areas.
Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture, landscape design/architecture, environmental science, botany, biology,
Ability and willingness to work independently or in pairs or a group outside in a variety of weather conditions, walk and hike up to several miles per day, lift occas

About American Conservation Experience

American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for young adults and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience.

Application Instructions

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE NPS Recruitment and Outreach Manager, Victoria Yee, at [email protected]