American Conservation Experience · 1 week ago
Pacific West Conservation Crew Assistant Team Leader (ATL)- Southern California
Palm Springs, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$520/wk - $520/wk
0+ years expAmerican Conservation Experience is a non-profit conservation corps based in California, looking for Assistant Team Leaders to join their team. The role involves leading young adults on conservation projects and providing them with skills training while working in various public lands across California.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNon ProfitRecruitingTrainingWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Crew Leaders in all aspects of crew work and life, including leading portions of crews independently
Serve as an interim Crew Leader in the event of staff absences
Set a positive example for members
Habitat restoration
Trail construction and maintenance
Dry and wet stone masonry
Reforestation
Forest thinning
Plant identification
Fencing
Invasive species removal
Swamping
Leading safety discussions
Discussing rules and regulations
Instructing members
Driving vehicles
Keeping living spaces clean and in good order
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Able and willing to work in a group
Able and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and capable of hiking moderate distances in somewhat rough terrain during inclement weather conditions
Willingness to undergo and must pass the required federal criminal history check
ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
3-6 mos. experience serving in a conservation corps setting
Experience in hiking and navigation in steep terrain
Strong desire to enter the conservation field as a natural resource professional
Experience or interest in volunteering in local communities
21+ so as to be able to drive ACE vehicles
Benefits
Free housing
Skills training
Living Allowance of $520/week
Education Award for the amount of $3,697.50 (for 900 hours) upon successful completion of service
ACE provides ATLs with food during all project days
AmeriCorps Team Leaders may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage and federal loan forbearance
ACE provides transportation to and from worksites
ACE provides each ATL their own tent
Company
American Conservation Experience
American Conservation Experience recruits, coordinates and trains the volunteers for practical environmental maintenance projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laura Herrin
President & CEO
Laura A. Craig, MSA, M.S.
Chief Operating Officer
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