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ACE offers a range of opportunities to build your expertise and skils through hands-on experience.

Join Crew

ACE's Conservation Crew program includes serving on a field-based team contributing to various conservation projects such as trail building, habitat restoration, and more. Service terms are 3, 6 or 9 months and experience is helpful but not required.

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Join EPIC

ACE's Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) individual placement/internship program is for those focused on developing their specific career path in a mentored, more specialized role with the NPS, BLM, FWS, USFS and other organizations.

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Why Crew?

  • Work in a team setting on a crew
  • Build basic foundation of conservation work and principles
  • Positions available nationwide
  • Exposure to a wide variety of local and federal land management agencies
  • Broad networking with project partners and ACE staff, possibility to move up within program
  • Food and transportation while on project
  • Biweekly living allowance
  • AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful term completion
  • Hands-on field projects and trainings
  • Housing *certain locations*
  • Opportunities for professional development trainings

Why EPIC?

  • Individual placement (internship) expanding your knowledge in a specific area
  • Positions available nationwide
  • Opportunities in hydrology, wildlife surveys, cultural and historical resources, and more!
  • In-depth exposure to a specific local or federal agency
  • Focused networking with one project site
  • AmeriCorps Education Award dependent upon position
  • Biweekly living wage, housing occasionally available

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We’re here for you nationwide, with regional offices ready to support you. Explore our Crew divisions to see what local life looks like, discover nearby adventures, and discover new parts of the US. Where will you head first?

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ACE offers many opportunities - whether you want to kickstart your conservation career or are seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we have you covered!

EEO:  Employment or Service with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee, member, or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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National non-profit providing environmental and conservation service opportunities to help restore America’s public lands.
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Passion for the outdoors? Join us to gain hands-on experience and connect with a community that supports public lands. A few examples on our website ⬇ï¸

Fish Culture Member – Abernathy Fish Technology Center
📠Longview, WA
🔎 Support fish hatchery operations and more | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Maintenance Support Member – National Elk Refuge
📠Jackson, WY
🔎 Help keep refuge facilities and grounds safe, and welcoming for visitors | Housing Included | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Invasive Plant Control & Fuel Reduction Members – CO Front Range FWS Complex
📠Commerce City, CO
🔎 Remove non-native grasses, thin fuels | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Visitor Services Support Member – Huron Wetland Mgmt
📠Wolsey, SD
🔎 Help to set up new office for visitors, support display installation & more | October 2026 Start (flexible)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Gardening Member – Jimmy Carter National Historic Park
📠Plains, GA
🔎 Assist with garden maintenance and design | Start as soon as possible 2026
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Backcountry Assistant Team Leader Crew Member – ACE PWC Crew
📠Palm Springs, CA
🔎 Gain valuable experience and mentorship while supporting crews | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment CREW to get the link to apply

Traditional Trades (TTAP) – Sleeping Bear Dues National Seashore
📠Empire, MI
🔎 Gain experience helping to maintain the park’s vehicles, equipment, and small engines | Housing Included | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

#Conservation #Outdoors #PublicLands #Nature #ConservationCorps

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Passion for the outdoors? Join us to gain hands-on experience and connect with a community that supports public lands. A few examples on our website â¬‡ï¸ Fish Culture Member – Abernathy Fish Technology Center 📠Longview, WA 🔎 Support fish hatchery operations and more | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Maintenance Support Member – National Elk Refuge 📠Jackson, WY 🔎 Help keep refuge facilities and grounds safe, and welcoming for visitors | Housing Included | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Invasive Plant Control & Fuel Reduction Members – CO Front Range FWS Complex 📠Commerce City, CO 🔎 Remove non-native grasses, thin fuels | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Visitor Services Support Member – Huron Wetland Mgmt 📠Wolsey, SD 🔎 Help to set up new office for visitors, support display installation & more | October 2026 Start (flexible) 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Gardening Member – Jimmy Carter National Historic Park 📠Plains, GA 🔎 Assist with garden maintenance and design | Start as soon as possible 2026 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Backcountry Assistant Team Leader Crew Member – ACE PWC Crew 📠Palm Springs, CA 🔎 Gain valuable experience and mentorship while supporting crews | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment CREW to get the link to apply Traditional Trades (TTAP) – Sleeping Bear Dues National Seashore 📠Empire, MI 🔎 Gain experience helping to maintain the park’s vehicles, equipment, and small engines | Housing Included | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply #Conservation #Outdoors #PublicLands #Nature #ConservationCorps

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Ava, a public speaking star 🌟

As an Interpretation Member with ACE EPIC at the John Muir National Historic Site, Ava leads tours, builds visitor programs, and works alongside NPS rangers, but the growth that`s stuck with her most is public speaking.

"I entered this internship feeling almost `timid` interacting with the public. Now I`m giving thirty to forty minute tours, and I`m so much more confident."

Read her full story through our blog 🔗 in bio!

#Conservation #ConservationCorps #Outdoors #PublicLands

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Ava, a public speaking star 🌟 As an Interpretation Member with ACE EPIC at the John Muir National Historic Site, Ava leads tours, builds visitor programs, and works alongside NPS rangers, but the growth that's stuck with her most is public speaking. "I entered this internship feeling almost 'timid' interacting with the public. Now I'm giving thirty to forty minute tours, and I'm so much more confident." Read her full story through our blog 🔗 in bio! #Conservation #ConservationCorps #Outdoors #PublicLands

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What a term with ACE looks like:

🌲 Protect natural and cultural resources across the country
ðŸœï¸ Work at iconic public lands, from national parks to wildlife refuges
â›°ï¸ Network with federal agencies and explore real conservation career paths
🤠Build lifelong friendships, skills, and community

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What a term with ACE looks like: 🌲 Protect natural and cultural resources across the country ðŸœï¸ Work at iconic public lands, from national parks to wildlife refuges â›°ï¸ Network with federal agencies and explore real conservation career paths 🤠Build lifelong friendships, skills, and community Apply now—comment APPLY for the 🔗. #Outdoors #ConservationCorps #Nature #conservation

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Last week, Kylie Newland joined us to talk about their role as a Cultural Resources Digital Data and Multimedia Collections Member with California State Parks, and gave us a look into the world of repatriation work happening across the state.

A great reminder that conservation isn`t just habitat and trail work. It`s also protecting the history and cultural heritage tied to these lands.

#Conservation #CulturalResources #PublicLands

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Last week, Kylie Newland joined us to talk about their role as a Cultural Resources Digital Data and Multimedia Collections Member with California State Parks, and gave us a look into the world of repatriation work happening across the state. A great reminder that conservation isn't just habitat and trail work. It's also protecting the history and cultural heritage tied to these lands. #Conservation #CulturalResources #PublicLands

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