Mountain West - Conservation Assistant Team Leader; ATL

Summary

Join American Conservation Experience in Utah and the Mountain West region and enjoy many benefits such as free housing, food while on hitch and a living stipend while enjoying the great outdoors and developing professional skills to carry into your career. Multiple term lengths, locations, start dates, and other options are available.

American Conservation Experience, a non‑profit conservation corps with a divisional branch in Hurricane, Utah is looking for Assistant Team Leaders (ATL) to join our team of young adults serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout Utah and the Western states. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like‑minded young professionals from around the country.

Members typically serve for 12 weeks on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, trail maintenance and construction, and fencing, all while completing a term of Ameri Corps service. While serving, members typically have 3‑6 days off between each project to enjoy the Mountain West’s abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step toward beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today!

March 2nd

June, September (Dependent on term length)

Based in Hurricane, Utah (projects located throughout Utah and the Mountain West region)

Project schedules vary greatly, but typically members serve 8 days on/ 6 days off or 4 days on/ 3 days off. For remote projects, members spend off‑days nearer to their project location. Remote projects often last multiple project schedule cycles, with off days nearest those projects.

ATL compensation and benefits include a package valued at over $2,000/mo. Members will receive a Living Allowance of $520/week, paid bi‑weekly. Members may be eligible to obtain an Education Award for the amount of $1,956.35 (for 13 weeks) or $3,697.50 for 26 weeks upon successful completion of service. Please note that Ameri Corps position eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.

ACE provides members with food during all project days; ATL’s are responsible for providing their own food on off‑days. ACE provides members & ATL’s with free housing during their term of service. When working in or near the Mountain West, members/ATL’s spend off days in our hostel‑style housing in Hurricane, Utah. When working remotely, ATL’s/members will be provided housing in those remote locations.

The ATL will provide their own blankets/pillow/sleeping bags/sleeping pads/towels/layers. Ameri Corps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage and federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.

ACE provides each member with their own tent. The member will provide their own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, rain gear, and hiking boots. Upon acceptance to the program, members will receive a more extensive packing list. Weather can be highly variable, so plan on bringing layers of warm clothing and adequate rain gear. Members will have access to deeply discounted Pro Deals via Outdoor Prolink once they are offered and accept a position, and will have the opportunity to purchase discounted gear prior to their arrival.

ACE provides transportation to and from worksites; personal vehicles are not necessary throughout the member’s term of service. ACE does not provide relocation assistance.

ATLs serve in professionally supervised teams as they explore future outdoor careers, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the field of conservation. ATLs are afforded opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and many other stewards of our nation's public lands.

ATLs are expected to assist Crew Leaders in all aspects of crew work and life, including leading portions of crews…