Overview
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is seeking Two Natural Resource Members to contribute to Natural Resources Team (Noxious Weed/Botany/Threatened&Endangered Species) Programs alongside Bureau of Land Management Staff.
For more information about ACE, please visit our website.
Start Date: 4/6/2026 (contingent upon passing a government background check)
Estimated End Date: 10/02/2026
*a 26-week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: Coos Bay District, OR
The BLM office is located in North Bend, Oregon. The Coos Bay District includes a wide variety of habitats such as, shady old growth forests, sand dunes, and coastal meadows. Recreation sites are scattered throughout the district and include the Coos Bay North Spit, Bastendorff Beach, New River, Loon Lake, Sixes, Edson and other campgrounds that lie between the Pacific Ocean and crest of the Coast Range from approximately Reedsport to the Oregon-California border.
For more information about Coos Bay District, please visit the BLM website.
Position Overview:
The Plover Outreach Member will interact with and educate the public about the rules and regulations on the North Spit. In addition to the aforementioned duties, workload consists of recording recreation violations, and conducting public education and outreach about the Western Snowy Plover and the North Spit. The Outreach Member will collaborate and communicate with wildlife biologists and law enforcement staff about activities recorded on the North Spit. Additional opportunities to plan interpretive, environmental education programs and presentations about the Western Snowy Plover are possible with a motivated Member.
Weed Management Duties (~50%):
The Member will conduct surveys, collect data, control invasive plants, and manage survey data.
The Member will have the opportunity to assist the Northwest Youth Crew in manual control projects in a variety of habitats with an emphasis on recreation areas where visitors inadvertently introduce or spread invasive plants.
While assisting with weed management, the Member will be required to walk long distances, while carrying up to 45 pounds.
Botany Duties (~5%):
Members will assist District Botanists with rare plant monitoring, rare plant vegetation management and seed collections in a variety of coastal habitats.
Hinsdale Garden Duties (~10%):
Primary duties at the garden will include learning about various pruning techniques, learning how to install and maintain water systems and weeding.
The Member will take photographs of the garden plants and add information to the database.
In addition, the Member will help create and promote public information materials for the garden, work on existing trails, and help the Friends Group with public tours of the garden.
Snowy Plover Wildlife Duties (~35%):
Qualifications:
Required:
Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
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). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liab
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.
