![]() ![]() Strong desire to enter the conservation field as a natural resource professionalĮxperience or interest in volunteering in local communitiesĮnvironmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. Must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and up to 35 for VeteransĪble and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and capable of hiking moderate distances in somewhat rough terrain during inclement weather conditionsĪbility and willingness to undergo a Federal criminal background checkĮxperience in hiking and navigation in steep terrain Corps Members will work in a variety of weather conditions such as temperatures ranging up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, high winds, intense sunshine, and rain. Applicants should expect to hike extended distances on rough terrain carrying up to 40 lbs for daily tasks. Orientation will be done virtually via zoom.Īpplicants must be capable of performing physically demanding labor on environmental and conservation projects for 8-10 hours a day. For this position Corps members will be working at Canaveral National Seashore for the duration of their 9 week terms. The Southeast Region encompasses a vast area ranging from New Jersey to Florida, the Outer Banks to the Mississippi, and then everywhere in between. Our mission is to introduce and prepare Corps Members for careers in resource management with ACE, with other conservation corps, or with public land management agencies such as the National Park Service, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife, State Parks, or the Bureau of Land Management, along with others. This opportunity is for environmental stewards who are eager to give back to our public lands. This opportunity is intended for young adults with a deep interest in contributing to conservation efforts and restoring this unique public land resource.Ĭorps Members volunteer their energy and enthusiasm, working long hours in adverse weather conditions, to do work that is not always glamorous. The resulting damage to natural resources and loss of infrastructure has posed both a safety risk and challenge to public enjoyment of these resources. ![]() Over the past few years, The National Seashore's trails and islands have experienced multiple hurricanes, severe storms and vandalism. This is a unique opportunity to explore a barrier island and contribute to the restoration of a primitive backcountry island camping resource. American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a nationwide non-profit Conservation Corps in Asheville (NC), in partnership with AmeriCorps.ĪCE is seeking Corps Members dedicated to serving 9 weeks (300 Hours) at Canaveral National Seashore. ![]()
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