Overview
Park Planning and Design Member
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking one member to contribute to the park planning and design team at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, CA.
For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website.
Estimated Start Date: 1/15/2025
Estimated End Date: 8/15/2025
*a 30-week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompasses multiple park sites such as Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands, Fort Point National Historic Site, and Crissy Field in the San Francisco area. The position will be located at Fort Mason, along the northern bayfront of San Francisco. Fort Mason is a former army post that is now the headquarters for Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The site is a beautiful oasis nestled between neighborhoods with plenty of amenities (restaurants, grocery stores, and recreational activities).
Position Overview: The Planning and Design branch of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area prepares a variety of planning, design, and environmental documents to help guide management of park resources and visitor experience. The staff provide planning, project management, and project implementation expertise across a rich suite of projects that address site development, visitor access, trail connectivity, alternative transportation, and climate resiliency.
The Park Planning Member will work with project managers to advance planning projects and field work on projects at locations that may include Muir Woods, Rancho Corral de Tierra, Stinson Beach, and Ocean Beach. Major duties may include:
Performing research, data collection, mapping, and site analysis
Trail and bike facility gap analysis and priority setting
Creating landscape and site design concepts
Assisting with project coordination and communication such as note taking and newsletters
Participating in stakeholder coordination and community engagement efforts
Schedule: This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) intended for an individual who already has housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. The schedule is flexible, depending on the needs of the member, but will occur within the Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Pacific time) window. Depending on the schedule and workload of the ACE member, there may be potential for a full-time schedule in Summer 2025.
Much of the work will be done in an office setting, with periodic field work. There is some flexibility for telework from home.
Required Skills:
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).
Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check
Preferred Skills:
Ability and willingness to engage in research and site analysis and synthesis, and/or experience with communication and outreach. Interest in learning more about park planning and design.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, be accountable, and ask questions to supervisor when they arise.
Excellent communications skills; organizational skills; enthusiastic demeanor while working with the public and colleagues.
Computer experience with any or all of the following: Microsoft Office,
About American Conservation Experience
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.