Overview
Interns will support program managers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams responsible for planning, design, and construction oversight for major capital projects. Interns may also be temporarily assigned to assist specific regional offices or national park units where disaster-funded projects are underway.
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
Qualifications:
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). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements
Required Skills:
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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 evaluation. Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website.
Preferred Skills:
Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as architecture, engineering, construction management, business, public administration, planning, or other technical fields.
Knowledge of NEPA, NHPA Section 106, climate resiliency considerations, and sustainable design guidelines.
Ability and willingness to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Deep interest in public service and infrastructure.
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.
